Aalaya, Mumbai AddedSunday, February 7, 2016 at 4:29 AM preparing to become a software/computer engineer Hello, I will be going in 8th grade in the next 2-3 months. I want to be a computer or software engineer. Can you give me some tips on how to start preparing it from now itself. Like, learning a new language or focusing on particular subjects or topics, and also how to get admission in a good university like the Indian Institute Of Information Technology, as I am from India. Also, can you suggest some good books for the same, for 7th or preferably 8th grader. Thanks! Related to Computer, Preparation for College, Software Reset Sort By Default Claudia Galvan , Early Stage Innovation Answered Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 4:29 AM Hi Aalaya Congratulations on your interests, first make sure you start taking Math and Science in 8th grade specifically Algebra I. I am not familiar with the specific IIT requirements, make sure you review those and align your classes accordingly. You can use some online resources like the Khan academy to start learning about computer programming, hope this helps and good luck! Claudia