Find Your Road Forward.
The Engineering Route
Build toward mechanical, civil, electrical, or computer engineering with a foundation in physics, math, and hands-on design.
Every school sequences these differently — this is a checklist, not a fixed schedule. Click any course to learn more from an official source.
The Science Route
A research-driven foundation for biology, chemistry, environmental science, and lab-based careers.
Every school sequences these differently — this is a checklist, not a fixed schedule. Click any course to learn more from an official source.
The Mathematics Route
Sharpen the reasoning that underlies data science, actuarial work, quant finance, and pure math.
Every school sequences these differently — this is a checklist, not a fixed schedule. Click any course to learn more from an official source.
The Finance Route
Build fluency in markets, accounting, and economics before you ever touch a trading desk.
Every school sequences these differently — this is a checklist, not a fixed schedule. Click any course to learn more from an official source.
The Technology Route
From your first line of code to a shipped app — build toward software, data, and cybersecurity.
Every school sequences these differently — this is a checklist, not a fixed schedule. Click any course to learn more from an official source.
The Medical Field Route
Lay the groundwork for pre-med, nursing, and allied health with science depth and real clinical exposure.
Every school sequences these differently — this is a checklist, not a fixed schedule. Click any course to learn more from an official source.
The Engineering Route — Activity Log
Clubs
Robotics (FIRST/FTC/FRC), Science Olympiad, TSA chapter
Competitions
FIRST Robotics, TSA Nationals, regional design challenges
Projects
Arduino builds, 3D printing, a documented personal build log
Experience
Summer engineering programs, shadowing a local firm, entry-level internships
The Science Route — Activity Log
Clubs
Science Olympiad, Science National Honor Society, Envirothon
Competitions
ISEF-affiliated science fairs, regional research symposiums
Projects
Independent research project, citizen science data collection
Experience
University lab volunteering, summer research programs
The Mathematics Route — Activity Log
Clubs
Mu Alpha Theta, Math Team, Coding Club
Competitions
AMC/AIME, Math Olympiad, statistics case-study competitions
Projects
Peer tutoring, a data analysis or modeling project
Experience
Summer math camps, actuarial exam prep, research mentorship
The Finance Route — Activity Log
Clubs
DECA, FBLA, Investment/Stock Market Club
Competitions
DECA regionals & ICDC, FBLA competitive events, stock pitch contests
Projects
A tracked personal investment portfolio, a budgeting or finance blog
Experience
Internship at a local business or bank, shadowing a financial advisor
The Technology Route — Activity Log
Clubs
Coding Club, FBLA (Tech track), CyberPatriot
Competitions
Hackathons, CyberPatriot Nationals, Congressional App Challenge
Projects
A published app or website, an open-source contribution
Experience
Tech internships, freelance small projects, online cert courses
The Medical Field Route — Activity Log
Clubs
HOSA, Red Cross Club, Science National Honor Society
Competitions
HOSA regionals & Nationals, health science bowl
Projects
A community health initiative, CPR/First Aid certification drive
Experience
Hospital or clinic volunteering, physician shadowing, EMT ride-alongs