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Hi my name is Maddie and I am trying to get into a good college and become a neurosurgeon would someone help me find that out?

I am a 6th grader and I'm not good at questions but I really want to be a neurosurgeon so if anyone could help that would be fantastic.

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Thank you comment icon HI Madeline! Its awesome that you're getting a head start on your career! It sounds like you have questions around becoming a neurosurgeon. Are you mostly interested in how to become one (example: number of years/education required)? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
Thank you comment icon Hi I would like to figure out where the best place to go to college if I want to be a neurosurgeon and where that would be located also how easy or hard it is to get in. Madeleine
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James’s Answer

Neurosurgery is a wonderful career. You should take things step by step, and be sure to enjoy and learn from each rung in the ladder.
To be a physician of any kind, one must have excellent grades, so keep up with your studies. Colleges and medical schools generally choose people who are not just smart, but who also are interesting and demonstrate some passion (especially if that passion is to help others). So, while getting good grades, have fun exploring other activities. Sports, art, music, theater, gardening, community service... all are good.
All physicians must also do well in most sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics... are all helpful or even mandatory.
Some who start out thinking they want to become physicians ultimately choose a different path - and that is fine. Your life experience will guide you to what motivates you. You may end up in research, in teaching, in nursing, as a therapist... None of your studies diminish your possibilities. Only the lack of study and experience limit you.
To be successful at anything, you also need to always care for yourself. Be sure to develop good habits of sleep, exercise, diet, and social interaction.
Enjoy each day, and the many years will go by pleasantly.
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much I have been reading these and thinking I really love that you made time out of your day to help thank you so much! Madeleine
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Sal’s Answer

Glad you're thinking about the future. Neurosurgery is a long road. But first step is to do as well as you can in school and in high school. Once in high school, take courses that challenge and interest you, particularly science courses to see if those interests you. Medicine is pretty science-heavy, so knowing if you enjoy the sciences helps. Doing extracurricular activities you enjoy in high school is helpful too. After high school, you have to do college (usually 4 years) and then get into and complete medical school (usually 4 years long too). Then residency (typically 7 years, neurosurgery is the longest residency, I think). But that's getting ahead of ourselves: first step is to focus on doing as well as possible in your current school and doing extracurriculars that emphasize STEM. Good luck on your journey--it sounds long and daunting, but the time flies by.
Thank you comment icon Thank you for taking the time to help. Madeleine
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Cherilyn’s Answer

It’s really impressive that you’re already thinking about becoming a neurosurgeon — that shows you’re mature and motivated, which will help you a lot in the future. For now, keep doing well in school and, once you get to high school, try to take challenging classes like AP science and math or any dual‑enrollment/college classes your school might offer. When I was in school, I took a few community college classes after hours and earned college credits for free — I wish I had started even earlier. It’s also a great idea to talk to your school counselors once you’re in high school and let them know your goals; they can guide you toward the right classes and programs. Many areas even offer opportunities for students to shadow doctors, including surgeons, so you can see what the job is like. You’re already ahead by knowing what you want — keep that curiosity and determination, and you’ll be on the right path. Good luck to you!
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