<p>Hi my name is Miki, I am a 15-going on 16- year old, in 10th grade. I am an A student, occasional B’s once in a long while. I am very clever, and a quick learner. I would like to gain a job in the business or pharmaceutical field. Either one would suffice, but I do not know how to proceed. No one in my family has ever even finished high school, so no one can advise me.</p>
<p>I would love it if you may direct me on what i should do. We have financial problems. I’m trying to obtain some form of scholar ship, to help me out, but i have no clue where to start. Internet searches lead me in circles. I do not care were the school is or what its like, i just want an education. </p>
<p>Miki, are you a U.S. citizen? If so, from what state?</p>
<p>It sounds like your grades are good…keep up the good work. You’ll have more success targeting specific schools sometime in 11th grade after you have taken the PSAT (in the fall) and maybe the SAT in the spring. You will also have some upper level high school courses on your transcript as well.</p>
<p>Yes, are you a citizen or green card resident? If so, of which state?</p>
<p>The best scholarships are from schools, not private groups.</p>
<p>So, keep your grades high, and practice for the SAT and ACT exams. IF you can’t afford to buy any practice books, see if your school guidance counselor will lend you some or get some from the library.</p>
<p>The best scholarships are given to students who have both high GPAs and high test scores.</p>
<p>I hope you will get a PSAT study book from a book store (About $25) and practice the tests. Sign up for the PSAT in September (don’t miss the deadline!) and take the PSAT in October. A strong score on the PSAT could help you a lot. </p>
<p>Check in with your high school counselor and librarians. They should have a lot of material to help you.</p>