Help with questions on becoming a surgeon?

In summary, the speaker is a 16-year-old in 10th grade who is interested in biology and human anatomy. They were homeschooled in 9th grade but ended up procrastinating and getting kicked out in the middle of the second semester. This caused them to fall behind in credits, but they plan on making them up through summer school. They are concerned about this affecting their chances of going to med school. They have applied to volunteer at hospitals and are planning on becoming a certified nurse assistant after turning 16. The speaker is seeking advice on how to improve their chances of achieving their career goal.
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Im almost 16 and in 10th grade and I am very interested in biology/human anatomy. But when i was in 9th grade i was homeschooled and it wasnt for me and i ended up procrastinating to the point were i was kicked out in the middle of the second semester (but you need to finish the whole semester to get you credits) so i ended up get super behind with only around 17 credits for my whole freshman year and i was curious if that ruines my chances with maybe going to med school and becoming a doctor? I am planning on doing summer school my last two summers i have left but I am in biology and algebra 1 right now, so i wanted to know if that interferes with me getting to my career choice. I've filled out about 3 applications to volunteer at hospitals around me and plan on getting my CNA (certified nurse assistant) after i turn 16. Please give any tips or advice you have. Thank you.
 
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How does one get kicked out of being homeschooled?

I think you need to focus on high school, and in particular your writing. Med school is 7 or more years away, and it will still be there in 7 years. Right now you need to be worrying about the problem in front of you - excelling in high school.
 

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