How to become a computer hardware engineer1

Alex's Career

  • Register for IB Diploma classes

    Register for IB Diploma classes
    HL Math
    HL Chemistry
    HL English
    SL Computer Science
    SL History
    SL French
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    Internship (Possibly)

    The individual that I chose to interview owns his own computer shop and builds computers and modifies parts for a living, and I spoke with him about a possible internship over the summer(s).
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    IB Diploma Program

    I will take all of the classes previously listed under 'Register for IB Diploma classes'.
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    Compose a list of possible colleges that offer the courses required to be a Computer Hardware Engineer

    Rough requirements:
    -Computer science
    -Lots of math
    -Computer engineering
    -Engineering
  • Speak with College representatives about visits

    Inquire about possible visitation dates and ask relavent questions.
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    Receive information regarding visits (hopefully)

    This time will also be spend preparing for college visits, and possibly doing some actual visiting.
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    College Visits

    During this time I hope to be able to visit the colleges that I am interested in attending.
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    Apply for various (Computer)Engineering scholarships

    This time will be spent applying for (hopefully) in-state scholarships for engineering courses.
    http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/admissions/finances/scholarships (relavent link)
  • Possible SAT testing day

    Not an excat date, but it's suggested you take your junior year and it;s 10 days after 9/11 so it seemed like as good a day as any.
  • Finish High School

    Finish high school hopefully with the IB diploma and get ready to go to college
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    College

    Dates are approximate
    If I acheive the IB diploma then around 3 years of college is necessary. I plan to take courses that are heavily math oriented and deal with a lot of computers/computer engineering. This is the best way to prepare for my career.
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    Internship

    I hope to be an intern at Bud's computer store or hopefully an engineering firm during my summers in college.
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    Internship

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    Internship