School... as others have said, let that be your priority. It comes first. Do homework asap and then do a little extra... i.e. math the teachers would assign the odd numbers, but usually the even numbers resembled what would actually be on a test. Get good with math... become expert with algebra... even in college, calculus is easy, it is the algebra that can mess you up on a test--careless algebra mistakes. You can use algebra even in accounting. My managerial accounting class was being taught in an expimental way using basic algebra for all of it. I actually understood the darn subject. Reading and writing skills are the next important for college. College is no guarantee for a high paying job, but it helps tremendously...especially that you can stick to a long term goal...college...and finish it. Employers can look for that as a clue to the person applying for a job. It does show that you can stick with a project until it's conclusion. Afterall, anyone can go to college.. just not as many get to finish it.

It helps to to get above a bachelors degree. Because there will be many ppl like you graduating with your bachelor degree... competition. So with everything you do, set yourself apart... deferent, better than the competition. And network ppl... friends may get a job in a company you want to be at. It helps not to burn bridges.

But in terms of 8th grade, it's the starting point for your adult school pattern/life. Develop good studying techniques. And don't be quick to throw away books you find useful. They can serve as reference for something you're struggling with later.

I'm sure there is more i can share with you from experience...but for now i have to go. My flight is boarding. Sorry for the typos...this is being typed on my phone.

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