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I am a junoir in high school. I will probably be taking a physics class next year. I want to go into engineering and of course physics would be a course to take to get ready for engineering. If the class isn't available and I don't take a science class next year, do colleges look at that? Will they be more likely to not accept me if I did not take a 4th year of science? thanks

Some universities have requirements, and some colleges/schools (within the university) have even more requirements. When I started at UWM, the College of Engineering and Applied Science did require 4 years of science to be admitted, but since it wasn't a requirement at my high school one of the CEAS advisors signed off on it.

I would call the admissions office of the universities you want to apply to in order to find out what their requirements are. UWM is pretty lenient as far as admissions, but I know other schools that are much more strict.

Just up the road from you at Auburn University, you're not even in a College of Engineering track until you complete the pre-req's (usually 2 years). Officially you're enrolled as a student majoring in say Pre-Electrical Engineering or Pre-Wireless Engineering. It is your record in those class that really matter (3.0 or better IIRC). Having worked at AU for 5 years, I know a few folks in academic advising in the College of Engineering; if it is one of your choices PM me.

I would think it depends on the school. I took both chem and physics in high school and had to take it again anyway. but it was helpful to have those courses since alot of the beginning stuff was the same

unless you test out of a class they will make you take it regardless... they like to start you off in lower level classes so they know you have a background at their school in a certain subject... it is always good to do things once twice or even 3 times to know it in and out.

thanks for all the help. i plan on going to GA tech, but it's hard to get into so I may have to go to Georgia southern for 2 years and then transfer. I'll be sure to find out from them what I need. Thanks again. By the way, I plan to do mechanical engineering.

as afreshman you get accepted into a school, it isn't dependant on your major. You then declare a major at some point in your career so it shouldn't affect you getting into a school with the exception being a school that focuses on that type of education possibly a Georgia Tech. Regardless, you should take it for your own benefit, it will help you in the long run

i agree with the above comments. call the schools you are looking at (it helps to get your name in there early anyways) and ask your questions. sign up for some college fairs and talk to people. you can also ask to speak with the heads of departments and discuss your background with them. if the situation is out of your control and you put through the effort, they will think highly enough to want you there.

you can also demonstrate your abilities in other ways like independent studies and summer school.

crap! i forgot the most important part. visiting college campuses is a legit excuse out of a day of HS. so road trip it to say Miami








































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