Prospective Highschool IB

Hey, I am currently a junior in high school, and after extensive research, have chosen to go into investment banking. I understand this is really early, but I don't really have anyone to ask for advice on this career path. Just for so you guys have an idea I rank in the top 3% of my class with a 33 on the act. The problem is, my family can contribute about 7k a year towards college and we wont qualify for any aid because we are in a high bracket due to recent raises. I have been thinking about Ohio State Fischer college and trying to get into their fisher futures program because Ohio state would be around 30k a year with scholarships. I know it's not really a target school, but I don't really know what other options I have without plunging into debt (Illinois instate). All help is appreciated and any further questions ask!

Thanks

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You're still in high school, keep exploring finance career paths, and be open to other professions than just finance.

Aiming for targets, considering taking some AP classes (may include economics), do some more extra curricular activities, start working on application essay (storytelling is extremely important once your stats have passed the benchmark), and retaking the ACT if you still manage to have time for that.

“If you're afraid - don't do it, if you're doing it - don't be afraid!” ― Genghis Khan
 

tutran BobMerkin I really appreciate you guys talking the time to help me out. I have always loved grinding and working with financial aspects of business. What other financial jobs offer that kind of experience?

 

You're a Junior in High school - don't be so caught up on your future career yet. It's great you have an idea of what you want to do (Finance) with a potential career path in my (Banking) - but really, focus on having fun and being a kid.

My advice would be to make sure you get into the best school possible (even if it means going into debt - however with a 33 ACT and top of your class theres a good shot with a solid application you could qualify for a merit scholarship at great schools - also financial aid unrelated?). Freshman year get the highest grades possible and come back here beginning of sophomore year.

 
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