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Submitted by KiloNova on February 26, 2026
Many of you are in high school or have been in high school, so thought I'd ask if you have any advice for this student here. I'm currently thinking about taking a lot of internet-related classes (video editing, programming, animation, audio production, etc.).

With that said any advice you have will be very welcome!!

31 Comments
Pontiac
+4
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
If an opportunity rises, take it. I don't know what advice you are looking for
HubertThePhoenix
+1
Level 62
Feb 26, 2026
What kind of advice?
KiloNova
+1
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
General advice e.g. something that will prevent me from getting screwed over in the future
Pontiac
+5
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
Don't do drugs
Ushuaia
+1
Level 23
Feb 27, 2026
too expensive /j
FlabberBapper
+2
Level 77
Feb 26, 2026
What kind of high school are you going to that has these kind of classes what the hell
FreeStater
+1
Level 81
Feb 26, 2026
When did you graduate? Digital classes are everywhere now; for instance, I'm taking a Blender class at my (frankly, unprestigious) school.
KiloNova
+2
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
A school that has options I guess
FlabberBapper
+1
Level 77
Feb 26, 2026
2021
Pontiac
+2
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
What the heck happened that your school that they decided you needed to learn about blenders??
KiloNova
+8
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
Not a kitchen blender, I belive it's an editing software for animations and such
Pontiac
+2
Level 61
Feb 27, 2026
Oh, that makes more sense.
LuckyCat
+4
Level 72
Feb 26, 2026
Stop procrastinating 😁
HubertThePhoenix
+1
Level 62
Feb 26, 2026
Sounds simple, but it is hard.
IridiumPingo
+3
Level 39
Feb 26, 2026
As a Freshman I would say take a myriad of classes. Take some digital classes and some more traditional electives. You only go to high school once so use it wisely. But above all make sure you meet the graduation requirements from your state.
KiloNova
+2
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
The graduation requirements don't seem that hard to complete; I'll be able to complete all the required electives in Freshman year and I should be able to take electives I'd like to do for the rest of my years
Froggodoggo
+3
Level 65
Feb 26, 2026
my only tip is please don't die on us
KiloNova
+4
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
Don't worry, I'll still be here (hopefully). Worst case scenario I come out of high school and actually know how to make an SVG now!
TwelvePointFont
+4
Level 18
Feb 26, 2026
don’t take more than two AP classes in a year. their value in college applications is somewhat overstated and the workload is quite high. if you have a busy schedule without AP classes then take 1 max or none at all. honors and concurrent enrollment classes still look good but often have a lower workload. concurrent classes will get you the same amount of credit as AP classes but with an even cheaper price tag (usually) and no AP test at the end of the year.

if you have an open campus: if you don’t have a car or are too young/not yet licensed to drive, befriend someone who does. having access to off-campus lunches or making a quick run home or to the store makes school a lot more tolerable, trust me.

if your parents let you, get a driver’s license, even if you aren’t planning on getting a car. i know getting a DL is a lot less popular with our generation, but i promise you life is easier with one than without. you have ID and you can legally drive, which will be helpful.

TwelvePointFont
+4
Level 18
Feb 26, 2026
if you’re not planning on going to a university straight out of high school (community college, trade school, apprenticeships, no college [all are good options, just depends on your situation and life goals]), get your credits finished quickly so you can graduate early senior year (this is an option for some people) or do an easier schedule in senior year. having a full schedule in 12th grade sucks, so do your best to pass your classes so you can get your credits and move on.

if you’re planning on going to college (especially a university) this is what you should accomplish (by no means all mandatory, but good goals):

-take at least 1-2 higher-level classes a year and pass them. honors, concurrent enrollment, AP. if you take AP classes, take the AP test. no point in taking the class without the test.

-maintain a good GPA, avoid letting it fall below 3.5

-take the ACT and SAT

-do an extracurricular that aligns with your career & college interest

-get a part-time job

KiloNova
+1
Level 61
Feb 26, 2026
I currently have 1 AP for Freshman and Sophomore year, then 3 AP for Junior and Senior year respectively (advanced classes for freshman/sophomore as you can't take AP classes except for history in those years.

As I've never taken an AP class I'm unsure about the workload, so I'll see how it goes in the first two years.

mandalampicchi
+2
Level 16
Feb 26, 2026
If you like JetPunk, you may like AP Human Geography, APUSH, or AP World History. Also, take AP classes, they are useful and be sure to take the tests also.
Basaball
+1
Level 52
Feb 27, 2026
I’m taking APHG but will have 4 Ap classes next year…
TwelvePointFont
+1
Level 18
Feb 26, 2026
the workload is high. it will take up a lot of your homework time and will take discipline and effort to manage in conjunction with other classwork, outside activities, work, and test prep. i seriously do not recommend taking more than one AP class per year. you should really only take two if you have almost nothing going on outside of school and a light load of homework from other classes.

the kids who burnout the fastest in high school are the ones who take a lot of AP classes. it is a lot of homework.

KiloNova
+1
Level 61
Feb 27, 2026
Schools in my area don’t allow freshman and sophomore students to take AP classes besides history, so I should get a good idea from those
MeMeMe333
+2
Level 71
Feb 27, 2026
For homework: Plan a schedule on what homework to do on what days and go on JetPunk as soon as you finish your daily quota.
KiloNova
+1
Level 61
Feb 27, 2026
Classes end at 3 so that should give me plenty of time to do homework. Though I’ll likely join a club or two during that time
Wizzandy
+2
Level 51
Feb 27, 2026
dont go to a high school in america
MeMeMe333
+1
Level 71
Feb 27, 2026
Yeah, go to Australia. But 'high school' is actually uni in chinese so I'm confused now
Pontiac
+1
Level 61
Feb 27, 2026
Too late
Jeremy
+4
Level 79
Feb 27, 2026
Just remember that high school academics and college aren’t everything. If you don’t actually know what you want to do with your life and you don’t have a ton of money or a ton of financial aid it’s fine to just get a job or work a trade or whatever else. High school is a great place to start trying to figure out who you are as a person and if you’re not specifically passionate about continuing education it’s probably worth it to not stress yourself out too much about the academic side.
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