<p>I totally didn't know that until just now! I've only taken three years of science: biology, chemistry, and physics--really, that's all that my school offers (asides from ap/honors bio, chem, and physics). And it's already two months into school, I can't change my class schedule. What should I do? Take a course at a CC?</p>
<p>If your school didn’t offer it, don’t fret. It’s not your fault. I’d say call the University up and speak with admissions to find about first hand what you can do about it. You might not have to do anything at all since your school didn’t offer.</p>
<p>i recommend you transfer into a science class, ASAP.</p>
<p>Take a science at the local community college like Astronomy as soon as possible. It is the student’s fault for not knowing what is necessary for some colleges… Three years is what is required to graduate from that hs .</p>
<p>^ thats a ■■■■■■■■ thing to do. JUST GO TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AND TELL HIM YOU WANT TO TRANSFER TO AP BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY OR W.E!</p>
<p>dont waste your time in Community College!</p>
<p>Please do not speak on a subject you are not qualified to speak about. The University cannot hold it against him if his school did not offer science. And he is not obligated to take it a cc either.</p>
<p>haha uhh. thanks guys! and, i’m a girl. lawl. but i called them up and they said that it’s only RECOMMENDED that i take 4 years so hopefully, i’ll be fine.</p>
<p>yeah not too reassuring sorry but my high school told us when we were freshman just to take 4 years of everything so you don’t have to worry about it. Then again we also has certain electives that could count towards science or whatever such as forensics (science), Politics and econ (social studies- but a requirement for seniors), etc. It really depends on your school I guess. But like I said before (to any high school people reading this that can still help themselves out) take 4 years of everything, even a language. Trust me it helps, and colleges (especially the cuse’) love stuff to that extent.</p>
<p>I guess u had taken bio, chem & phy which are the requirement for science. Most school recommend applicants to take 4 years of science. However, if your school doesn’t offer 4 years of science, the admission counselors can’t hold it against u. As long as u have a good GPA with SAT & average ECs, u would be fine. I’m a student at LC smith, and I think SU is overrated. There are some smart ppl, but I swear I see more dumb ppl than smart ppl. Most ppl come here just for sport & social scene.</p>
<p>I hate that to it has forced me to take AP Physics this year.</p>
<p>I don’t quite get it. You say your school only offers 3 years of science, but then you say they offer 3 ap science classes. Why can’t you take one of them?</p>
<p>^ AP classes at my school have ridiculous requirements like a 4.0 GPA, concurrent enrollment in AP/Honors English and Math, etc. Besides, what if she doesn’t like bio?</p>
<p>Then that’s her problem, not her high school’s.</p>
<p>I only had three years of science and I was accepted (and attending) SU. I highly doubt they even notice/care if someone doesn’t take the number of years of a subject they recommend. If you’re a solid applicant with solid SAT/ACT scores and a decent GPA you have a good chance. Although with schools like Newhouse they may factor in the years of requirement just to be really competitive.</p>
<p>If it’s of any comfort to you, Cornell University had a requirement of having taken Calculus or Pre-calculus for the College of Human Ecology, but I just called them and explained that my school did not offer those particular math courses. They said it was totally fine and it’s simply a general guideline, not a life or death rule. Also, your school will (should) include some kind of profile with your transcript in the common app explaining what classes they do and do not offer. Admissions committees generally try to be very sensitive to these things, taking into account YOUR school and situation. I wouldn’t stress it. I would still call the admissions department and make sure though. If nothing else, it will show them that you are serious and paying attention to their requirements, which is good.
Good luck!</p>