Hey Simmers! Ready to make high school a breeze (or a hilarious disaster) in The Sims 4: High School Years? Well, you've come to the right place. Cheats can add a whole new level of fun and control to your game, whether you want to ace every exam, become the most popular kid in school, or just skip all the homework. Let's dive into the world of Sims 4 high school cheats and see how to make your teen Sim's life totally awesome.

Enabling Cheats

Before we get started with the fun stuff, you need to know how to enable cheats in The Sims 4. It's super easy, I promise!

1. Open the Cheat Console:
   • On PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C
   • On Mac: Press Command + Shift + C
   • On PlayStation 4/5: Press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
   • On Xbox One/Series X/S: Press LB + LT + RB + RT
2. Type in the magic words: In the blue box that appears at the top of your screen, type testingcheats true and press Enter. This enables all the cheats we're going to use. If you want to disable cheats later, just type testingcheats false.

Once you've done that, you're all set to use any of the cheats below. Remember to type the cheats exactly as they are written, or they won't work. Now, let’s get into the cheats themselves. Shall we?

General Cheats

First, let's look at some general cheats that can be super useful in The Sims 4: High School Years. These aren't specific to school, but they'll make your Sim's life a whole lot easier.

• Money, Money, Money:
  • motherlode: Adds 50,000 Simoleons to your household's funds. Perfect for buying that dream house or just spoiling your Sim with new clothes and gadgets. Who doesn’t love a little extra cash?
  • kaching or rosebud: Adds 1,000 Simoleons. Great for when you just need a little boost.
  • Money [amount]: Replace [amount] with the exact amount of Simoleons you want. For example, Money 100000 gives you 100,000 Simoleons.
• Free Real Estate:
  • FreeRealEstate On: Type this before moving your Sims into a house, and it will become free. Ideal if you want to live in that fancy mansion without grinding for Simoleons.
  • FreeRealEstate Off: Turns the cheat off.
• Career Cheats:
  • careers.promote [careername]: Promotes your Sim in their current career. Replace [careername] with the name of the career. For example, careers.promote gradeschool promotes a child's grade in elementary school, and careers.promote highschool does the same for teens. Your Sim will be valedictorian in no time!
  • careers.demote [careername]: Demotes your Sim in their current career. (Why would you want to do this? Maybe for a storyline!)
  • careers.add_career [careername]: Adds a specific career to your Sim. For instance, if you want your teen Sim to suddenly be a babysitter, this is your go-to cheat.
  • careers.remove_career [careername]: Removes a career from your Sim.
• Skill Cheats:
  • stats.set_skill_level [skillname] [level]: Sets your Sim's skill level. Replace [skillname] with the skill you want to modify (e.g., Major_Logic, Major_Guitar) and [level] with the level you want (1-10, or 1-5 for child skills). Want your Sim to be a guitar god overnight? This is the cheat for you!
• Relationship Cheats:
  • modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] [Amount] [RelationshipType]: This is a big one! It lets you change the relationship level between two Sims. Replace the names with your Sims' names, [Amount] with the relationship points (0-100), and [RelationshipType] with Liking or Friendship. For example: modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 100 Liking makes Bella and Mortimer best friends (or more!).
• Aspiration Cheats:
  • aspirations.complete_current_milestone: Instantly completes the current milestone in your Sim's aspiration. Great for speeding up those long aspiration goals.

These general cheats can really give you an edge in The Sims 4, making it easier to manage your Sims' lives and achieve their dreams. Now, let's get to the cheats that are specific to the High School Years pack!

High School Specific Cheats

Alright, let's get into the nitty-gritty of making high school life exactly how you want it. The Sims 4: High School Years pack brings a bunch of new elements to the game, and of course, there are cheats to go along with them. These cheats will help you control your Sim's academic performance, social life, and even their after-school activities. These cheats are amazing, trust me!

• School Performance Cheats:
  • careers.promote highschool: As mentioned earlier, this cheat instantly promotes your teen Sim's grade in high school. Use it repeatedly to get them to the top of their class without any studying. Goodbye homework, hello free time!
  • careers.demote highschool: If you want your Sim to be a bit of a rebel or just struggle academically (for storytelling purposes, of course), this cheat will demote their grade.
• Detention Cheats:
  • stats.set_stat commodity_TeenHangOut_Detention 100: This cheat will give your Sim detention. Maybe they skipped class one too many times? It’s all part of the high school experience!
  • To remove detention, you can try setting the value to -100, but it might not always work perfectly. The Sims can be unpredictable!
• Cheerleading/Football Team Cheats:
  • careers.promote Teen_CheerTeam: Instantly promotes your Sim in the cheerleading team.
  • careers.promote Teen_FootballTeam: Instantly promotes your Sim in the football team. Become the star athlete without breaking a sweat!
  • careers.demote Teen_CheerTeam: Demotes your Sim in the cheerleading team.
  • careers.demote Teen_FootballTeam: Demotes your Sim in the football team. Maybe they got caught slacking off at practice?
• Exam Cheats:
  • Exams are a big part of high school, but what if you just want to skip the stress? Unfortunately, there isn't a direct cheat to automatically pass exams. However, you can use the skill cheats to boost your Sim's skills, which will improve their performance in school and on exams. Focus on skills like Logic, Writing, and Charisma to see a difference. Trust me; it works!
• After-School Activity Cheats:
  • While there aren't specific cheats to instantly join or excel in every after-school activity, you can use career cheats to boost your Sim's progress in activities like the cheerleading or football team. For other activities, focus on building relevant skills to help them succeed. I am sure that this will help you.

These High School Years specific cheats can really tailor your Sim's high school experience. Whether you want them to be the star student, the rebellious troublemaker, or the sports superstar, these cheats give you the power to make it happen. Remember to use them responsibly (or not – it’s your game!).

Advanced Cheats and Debugging

If you're feeling adventurous, there are even more advanced cheats you can use to tweak your game. These require a bit more know-how, but they can be incredibly powerful.

• Object Interaction Cheats:
  • First, type testingcheats true in the cheat console.
  • Then, type bb.showhiddenobjects to reveal hidden objects in build mode. This lets you access objects that aren't normally available.
  • Next, type bb.showliveeditobjects to unlock even more objects, including environment decorations and set pieces.
  • Finally, enter build mode and search 'DEBUG' to locate all of the new items.
• CAS (Create-a-Sim) Cheats:
  • cas.fulleditmode: This cheat allows you to edit every aspect of your Sim in CAS, even things you normally can't change after creation, like their gender or traits. This is super useful if you want to completely revamp your Sim's look or backstory.
• Trait Cheats:
  • traits.equip_trait [traitname]: Adds a specific trait to your Sim. Replace [traitname] with the code for the trait you want to add. You can find a list of trait codes online. Be careful with this one, as some traits can have unexpected effects!
  • traits.remove_trait [traitname]: Removes a trait from your Sim. Useful if you want to get rid of a trait that's causing problems.

Tips and Tricks for Using Cheats

Here are a few extra tips to make your cheating experience as smooth as possible:

• Double-Check Your Spelling: Cheats are case-insensitive, but they need to be spelled correctly. Even a small typo can prevent a cheat from working.
• Use Autocomplete: After typing testingcheats true, the cheat console will often autocomplete commands for you. Press the Tab key to cycle through possible commands.
• Save Your Game: Before you start experimenting with cheats, especially the more advanced ones, save your game. That way, if anything goes wrong, you can easily revert to an earlier save.
• Read the Fine Print: Some cheats can have unexpected consequences. Always read up on a cheat before using it to make sure you know what it does.
• Have Fun!: Cheats are there to make the game more enjoyable. Don't be afraid to experiment and see what you can do.

Conclusion

So there you have it – a comprehensive guide to The Sims 4: High School Years cheats. Whether you're looking to ace your exams, become the star athlete, or just cause a little chaos, these cheats will help you make the most of your Sim's high school experience. Just remember to use them wisely, and most importantly, have fun! Happy Simming, guys!