Hey fellow Simmers! Ready to ace high school in The Sims 4 without all the stress? I’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into all the Sims 4 High School Years cheats that’ll make your teen Sims the coolest kids in school. Whether you want to boost their grades, become popular, or just skip class without consequences, these cheats are your ticket to a drama-free, fun-filled high school experience. Let's get started, shall we?

    Enabling Cheats

    Before we get into the nitty-gritty, you need to know how to enable cheats in The Sims 4. Don't worry, it's super easy! Here’s how:

    1. Open the Cheat Console:
      • PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C
      • Mac: Press Command + Shift + C
      • PlayStation 4/5: Press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
      • Xbox One/Series X/S: Press LB + LT + RB + RT
    2. Enter the Magic Words:
      • Type testingcheats true and hit enter. This command is the key to unlocking all the other cheats. Without it, none of the cheats will work, so make sure you do this first!

    Once you've done that, the game will tell you that cheats are enabled. Now you’re ready to roll!

    General Cheats for High School Years

    Okay, now that we've got the basics out of the way, let’s look at some general cheats that will make your high school experience a breeze. These are perfect for tweaking the game to your liking and making your Sims' lives a little easier (or more chaotic, depending on what you're going for!).

    Money Cheats

    Running low on Simoleons? No problem! These money cheats will keep your Sims rolling in dough. After all, what’s high school without being able to afford the latest trends?

    • sims.modify_funds [amount] - Adds or subtracts the specified amount of Simoleons. For example, sims.modify_funds 50000 adds 50,000 Simoleons to your household funds. If you want to remove money, use a negative number, like sims.modify_funds -10000.
    • money [amount] - Sets your household's funds to the exact amount you specify. For example, money 100000 sets your funds to 100,000 Simoleons.
    • kaching - Adds 1,000 Simoleons to your household funds. Perfect for a quick boost!
    • rosebud - Adds 1,000 Simoleons to your household funds. Just like kaching, but with a fun little reference to The Sims history.
    • freerealestate on - Makes all houses free when you’re moving in. Ideal if you want to live in that fancy mansion without paying a dime.

    Career Cheats

    Want your teen Sim to excel in their part-time job or get a head start on their future career? These cheats will help them climb the ladder faster than ever.

    • careers.promote [careername] - Promotes your Sim in their current career. Replace [careername] with the actual career name. For example, if your Sim is a Babysitter, you’d type careers.promote babysitter. Here are a few popular part-time jobs for teens:
      • babysitter
      • fastfood
      • manual
      • retail
    • careers.demote [careername] - Demotes your Sim in their current career. Use it the same way as careers.promote, but be careful—you might not want to go too far down!
    • careers.add_career [careername] - Adds a specific career to your Sim. For example, careers.add_career babysitter will give your Sim the Babysitter career.
    • careers.remove_career [careername] - Removes a specific career from your Sim. Useful if your Sim decides they hate being a fast-food worker.

    Relationship Cheats

    Navigating high school relationships can be tough, but with these cheats, you can make friends (or enemies) in an instant. These are great for setting up those dramatic high school storylines!

    • modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] [Amount] Friendship_Main - Modifies the friendship level between two Sims. Replace the names with your Sims' names and [Amount] with a number between -100 and 100. Positive numbers increase friendship, while negative numbers decrease it. For example:
      • modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 50 Friendship_Main will increase Bella and Mortimer's friendship.
    • modifyrelationship [YourSimFirstName] [YourSimLastName] [TargetSimFirstName] [TargetSimLastName] [Amount] Romance_Main - Modifies the romance level between two Sims. Use it just like the friendship cheat, but with Romance_Main instead. For example:
      • modifyrelationship Bella Goth Mortimer Goth 50 Romance_Main will increase Bella and Mortimer's romance level.

    Skill Cheats

    Want your Sim to become a pro at painting, programming, or any other skill? These cheats will max out their skills in no time. Say goodbye to those tedious skill-building sessions!

    • stats.set_skill_level [skillname] [level] - Sets your Sim's skill level to the specified number. Replace [skillname] with the name of the skill and [level] with a number between 1 and 10 (or 5 for teen skills). Here are some popular skills for teens:

      • Major_Acting (Acting)
      • Major_Baking (Baking)
      • Major_Charisma (Charisma)
      • Major_Comedy (Comedy)
      • Major_Creativity (Creativity)
      • Major_Dancing (Dancing)
      • Major_DJMixing (DJ Mixing)
      • Major_Guitar (Guitar)
      • Major_Logic (Logic)
      • Major_Mischief (Mischief)
      • Major_Painting (Painting)
      • Major_Photography (Photography)
      • Major_Programming (Programming)
      • Major_RocketScience (Rocket Science)
      • Major_Singing (Singing)
      • Major_VideoGaming (Video Gaming)
      • Major_Wellness (Wellness)
      • Skill_Fitness (Fitness)
      • Skill_Writing (Writing)

      For example, stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 will max out your Sim's Painting skill.

    High School Specific Cheats

    Alright, now let’s get into the cheats that are specific to the High School Years expansion pack. These are the ones that will really let you control your Sim's high school experience.

    Aspiration Cheats

    Aspirations are like long-term goals for your Sims. If you want to complete them quickly (or just skip them altogether), these cheats are for you!

    • sims.add_buff Points - Gives your Sim satisfaction points, which can be used to buy reward traits. The amount of points depends on the aspiration.
    • aspirations.complete_current_milestone - Completes the current milestone of your Sim's aspiration. This is super useful for progressing through aspirations quickly.

    Exam Cheats

    Exams stressing you out? Use these cheats to breeze through them. Just don't tell your teachers!

    • careers.promote HighSchool - Instantly boosts your Sim's grade in high school. Keep using it to get straight As without ever cracking a book.
    • careers.demote HighSchool - Lowers your Sim's grade in high school. Use with caution!

    Trait Cheats

    Traits define your Sim's personality and influence their behavior. If you want to add or remove traits, these cheats are your best friend.

    • traits.equip_trait [traitname] - Adds a specific trait to your Sim. Replace [traitname] with the code for the trait. For example, traits.equip_trait HighSchool_Valedictorian will give your Sim the Valedictorian trait.
    • traits.remove_trait [traitname] - Removes a specific trait from your Sim. Use it the same way as traits.equip_trait.

    Here are a few interesting traits that you might want to add or remove:

    • HighSchool_Valedictorian (Valedictorian)
    • SchoolDropout (High School Dropout)
    • ത്തിയാisfine (Party Animal)
    • socialbunny (Socially Gifted)

    Event Cheats

    Want to throw the best parties or excel at extracurricular activities? These event cheats will give you the upper hand.

    • stats.set_stat commodity_career_highschool_sportsday_performance 100 - Maxes out your Sim's performance at sports day, ensuring they win every time.
    • stats.set_stat commodity_career_highschool_chessclub_performance 100 - Maxes out your Sim's performance at chess club, making them a grandmaster in no time.
    • stats.set_stat commodity_career_highschool_computerclub_performance 100 - Maxes out your Sim's performance at computer club, turning them into a coding genius.

    Hidden Object Cheat

    Want to be able to buy hidden objects?

    • bb.showhiddenobjects - Type into the cheat bar, then go to build/buy and search for DEBUG. All hidden objects will show.

    Tips and Tricks for Using Cheats

    Now that you know all the cheats, here are a few tips and tricks to make the most of them:

    • Be Careful with Money Cheats: It's tempting to give your Sims unlimited funds, but it can make the game less challenging and less rewarding in the long run. Try to use money cheats sparingly.
    • Experiment with Relationship Cheats: Use relationship cheats to create interesting storylines and dramatic situations. What if your Sim becomes enemies with the head cheerleader? The possibilities are endless!
    • Don't Overuse Skill Cheats: Maxing out all your Sim's skills can make the game too easy. Instead, focus on developing skills that align with your Sim's personality and aspirations.
    • Have Fun! The most important thing is to enjoy the game. Use cheats to enhance your gameplay and create the kind of stories you want to tell.

    Final Thoughts

    So there you have it—a complete guide to The Sims 4 High School Years cheats. With these cheats, you can control every aspect of your Sim's high school experience, from their grades to their social life. Whether you want to create a straight-A student, a popular athlete, or a rebellious dropout, the choice is yours. Happy Simming, guys! And remember, it's all about having fun and creating the stories you want to tell.