What did you do in high school to prepare you to become an engineer?

Hi Vallie!  When I was in high school, I took advantage of all the math & science class offerings available.  I also took advanced classes wherever possible, which allowed me to earn college credit while I was still in high school!  Advanced Placement (AP) classes are good to explore - I took AP Physics & Calculus.  These days, even more AP course offerings are available, so you may want to explore Chemistry and others.  I also took a basic engineering design course as well as basic automotive.  I would also encourage you to explore any extracurricular project teams available at your school, like Robotics.  These will provide exposure to real world engineering as well as give you valuable experience working on a team.  I like that you are considering how you can use your time in high school to explore future career possibilities!