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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Developing apps or other programs independently. [/quote] NP here with a question. My rising HS sophomore spends a lot of time coding. He developed a discord bot, is trying to make us a weather station, and he has done a myriad of other things I don't understand. I get that this time spent gets him more experience and more knowledgeable, but my question is, how does this translate to college applications and get him into a comp sci program? is this the sort of stuff you write about in your essays? I haven't looked at college apps yet (obviously) to know what is involved. thanks.[/quote] That's the best way for your child to spend his time, if he wants to code--he's teaching himself ... coding and math are very creative...don't worry about essays, etc...just make sure he's involved in a CS club and class at school, and he interacts with his instructors...I thought my son was just goofing off, and he's an incredibly talented coder and math student due to being self taught. And his portfolio that I never would've seen if I hadn't asked is exquisite...projects galore...so let your son have at it and please don't worry about essays and applications ... to many 'manufactured' applicants out there who college advisors and parents are creating. God knows how some of these kids will make it in college, once mommy and daddy and $$$$$ advisor gets them in[/quote]
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