Unsure on many things

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<p>I am currently a junior in high school and getting very worried about my future. I have been trying to get involved with what I like, and of course, take rigorous courses. However, I still have trouble deciding what I like. I have been actively participating in softball, but I am not sure I would enjoy continuing this for years and years and year. </p>

<p>Another problem is my major. I love math and science and thouroughly enjoy problem solving. I have been trying to determine at least a basic field I would like to get into, but have not had much success. Being a medical examiner has always sounded interesting, along with other forensic jobs. But I have also been pondering the idea of some type doctor, although I am not sure what kind. I have recently been enjoying learning Java and SolidWorks and am thinking I might find it interesting to do some computerized forensic work. Engineering is also possible. I really don’t know.</p>

<p>I am currently attending MMSTC (Macomb Math Science Tech Center) and Lakeview and have been taking or plan on taking all AP courses offered at my high school, which isn’t very many, with the exception of the arts which really don’t interest me. I am planning on taking the SAT in January and the ACT in March, both for the first time. Since Lakeview doesn’t offer Honors courses, I haven’t really taken any. However, I have been told that all of the courses at MMSTC are considered honors courses because of the challenges they posess.</p>

<p>Being unsure of what I want to do, I am finding it challenging to find a college that would fit what I want. I have a 4.0 GPA (it would be higher if my school would grant over a 4.0) and, as stated earlier, have not taken the ACT or SAT. I took the AP Human Geography Exam last year and received a 5. I am planning on taking the AP US History exam, AP Stats, and either AP Bio or Chem this year; also, I want to take AP Spanish Language, AP Macroeconomics, AP Gov, AP English, AP Physics, and the other AP science exams next year.</p>

<p>I am planning on taking an online AP course next semester online (its not offered at our school).</p>

<p>I am taking journalism as an independent study, but that is more to improve my writing. It isn’t something I love.</p>

<p>Basically, I am looking for input about how I should figure out what to do with my life. I have been researching a lot and really just broadening the scope that seems interesting. Please help.</p>

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<p>Math is actually a good field to go into if you are unsure where your interests may take you. Depending on whether you get into more theory or application you could work as an actuary, statistician, educator, modeling and sim expert, any of a variety of fields.</p>

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<p>Have you considered something in the computer field?</p>

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<p>Yes, I have considered a career in computers. It sounds very interesting, especially the forensic investigation part. I do thouroughly enjoy math and once thought about being an actuary. However, I have heard from many people that it is basically doing the same thing everyday, all day; this does not seem very interesting. Is it true?</p>

<p>Thanks for the input</p>

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<p>First, most medical examiners are pathologists - they are MDs. </p>

<p>Second, if you don’t know what you are interested in, find a school that has good academics in many different areas. Find ones that have the characteristics you want (size, location, etc.). Visit a few schools of different sizes until you can narrow them down. Then you can begin looking for specific schools. Just make sure that they have all the areas in which you think you might be interested, so that if you change your mind during college, as the vast majority of students do, you can change majors without changing schools.</p>

<p>Don’t worry too much about your major or your future career. I’ve had 3 careers so far, and I’m not done yet, and I’m a good deal older than you are.</p>

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<p>Thanks chedva. I have visited Michigan State, U of M, and Lawrence Tech so far, as well as talking extensively with kettering admissions staff. Lawrence Tech seemed to small, not much different from high school, although I’m sure it is quite different. The research I have been doing has been telling me that for forensic pathology it is best to go through college and med school and then focusing on the pathology and investigative part of it. Do you know how true this is?</p>