Expert: Susie Watts - 5/1/2010

Question
I am 15 years old and i have a 4.167 GPA i want to be an astronaut or a forensic scientist, what college or university do you think I should go to? I know I am only in 9th grade but this will help me to get an understanding of what to go into.

Answer
It sounds like you will want to look at schools that offer a strong science major or perhaps
aeronautical engineering if you really want to be an astronaut.  Forensic science would require some other studies.  I think it is important that you consider what kind of schools would appeal to you:  Location, size, social experience, etc.  You can do a lot of research on the interest to narrow down your options.  Continue to work hard in your classes.  It sounds like you are a student with a lot of focus.