Rahela Tahmasabi, the first female seafaring captain of Iran

Focus your high school studies. Regardless of where you attend high school, focusing your studies in school can help you gain admission to a Maritime Academy and prepare you for the types of coursework you need. The US Government recommends three units of math (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry); three units of English; one unit of physics or chemistry; and eight additional units in additional math and/or science, foreign languages, economics, and social studies.