Starting a business in high school

sentient89
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:54:04 +0000

I myself run a very successful .net business. Tennisdude is absolutely correct. Don’t start something because you think it’ll look good on the college app, do it because you’re actually interested in the area (and maybe a bit because it might look good :D).

For example, I started my own software and web development firm (which has evolved into much more now) a couple of years ago, out of personal interest, before I even knew what stuff like “Ivy League,” “collegeconfidential,” and “hook” meant. I was genuinely interested in programming and web site development, it was exciting and fun for me so I worked on it alot, and that’s what got me where I am today.

In short, it takes alot of work to get a successful business going, you won’t be able to do it if your heart isn’t in it. So choose something you like and commit yourself to it. With hardwork (and some luck), you’ll be successful.