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What career path should I take?

I will have to get a scholarship but I really haven't thought about the collage I want to go to ,YET. I either want to go into medical as in doctor in general care or physiology. Specifically a child physiologist. I am 13 and going to be 14 next year and am in 8th grade. I am an straight A student and usually only get around a 95 in my subjects. I am involved with YAC and YEP for the YMCA. Will be volunteering for YEP next year in 9th grade. I am involved with model UN in my school since last year in 7th grade. I am involved in SADD and the student council representative. I am definitely not a follower exept a follower of my own beliefs. I have gone through many family and financial trouble and come out of cutting and I never plan to cut again. I am poor. That's really all I can think of that would apply to getting a scholarship going to collage and choosing my career. What do you think? Plus glossary... YAC-youth advisory council YEP-youth empowerment progrStudentsdets against destructive decisions UN-united nations YMCA-young men christian association

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1. I think you are on very solid ground and if you continue to keep your grades at the level they are, many doors will open their arms for you. I have one criticism though. You are too young to be deciding what you will choose as a career. You have many doors that will open for you before college, and you should not lock your mind down to a specific decision until you have had those experiences. My advice: keep those choices in mind, but also keep an open mind
2. Relax, your only 13. Not many people do the same job they wanted to at that age coz ull be constantly changing your mine. When i was your age i wanted to be a zoo keeper, then a Customs officer, even a teacher. Now im in the army as an army officer.
3. You sound really smart and like you've already been involved with many things that will help you later. I would say, continue to do what you are doing in terms of extracurricular activities. I'd also say this: 1. Speak with your guidance counselor and your math/science teachers and tell them what you want to do. Ask them for advice. You want to do as many math and science courses as possible if being a physiologist is your goal. 2. Arrange to take the PSAT. Take the SAT when you are ready and try to score well on it. You can even take it more than once if needed. See if your school offers SAT prep courses or classes - or if that is available in your community. 3. If you end up having to work while you are in high school because of your family situation, if at all possible, try to work in some sort of medical office or near medical people. Consider doing some sort of volunteer stint in a hospital if you can. This will start to let you know if you are truly interested in being a doctor. 4. Start researching colleges a little at a time. Look at pre-med curricula. Get an idea of what it takes for students to get into those schools (SAT scores, GPA, classes that they should have taken.) If there is a college fair that will be coming - see if you can attend, even as a freshman. Talk to the recruiters there and tell them what you want to do and ask them for advice. 5. You are young and might end up having other interests. Or, you might not. Some people change and some people don't. If other things interest you, explore them as well. I'm noticing that your extracurricular activities are all in the government and politics arena. If you enjoy them, this is significant. If you are concerned about finances - you can also work in that field and do quite well. Keep your options open. Good for you for look at this very early. Also, while you are doing these things, take the time to enjoy your teenage years too. Make time to do things that are simply fun for you. That is also important. All the best!