Coding Your Way to College
For students interested in STEM, coding capabilities can go a long way on college applications. On the practical front, learning to code as a high school student will give you a headstart on the skills you’ll be taught in your college classes and, by extension, the skills you’ll need for internships and jobs down the road. What’s more, on the college application front, knowing how to code indicates that you have a sense of self-discipline, can solve obscure problems, and are eager to tackle complex tasks.
Self-Learning
While many students can benefit from coding camps and classes, for those with more self-directed tendencies, coding is a self-learner’s paradise. With thousands of YouTube videos, short-courses, and free university courses on offer, the sky’s the limit. Not to mention, being self-taught illustrates a high degree of dedication and initiative!
Advocacy
Another string to Satvik’s coding bow is that he started the Techvik blog to share his love of all things computer science, coding, and artificial intelligence. The blog now has 70+ contributors and readers from all around the world The blog has become a service of sorts, where people can go to learn about a wide variety of tech-related topics.
Entrepreneurship
With a strong foundation in coding, your abilities may even lead you in an entrepreneurial direction. In episode 17, Australian student Nick Mihailou shared his journey from creating his first gaming app to now having his own app development company. And in episode 19, Kaushal Reddy Ottem shared insights into his coding journey after creating two companies and fast-tracking his education to Harvard Business School at the age of 17. Both students have in common a belief that in the world of coding, age is just a number and being a student shouldn’t limit your business aspirations.
Conclusion
No matter how you look at it, the best way to turn your passion into the cornerstone of a successful college application is to find unique and authentic ways to showcase your knowledge and dedication. For students with ambitions in STEM, learning to code could be a perfect place to get a headstart!
