<p>I know that to be an engieering you bascially need to have been in AP Calculus or something close to it, but I know that Computer Science is considered to be along similar lines as engineering in some aspects. Because of scheduling conflicts, i've only be able to take only moderate math classes (no honors), but I have worked with computers since 7th grade. (A relative is a comp programmer) So what i'm asking is, do you have to have been in advanced mathematics courses to be accpeted into a computer science progam at a average-high college? (i.e. Lafayette, Lehigh, Villanova, etc.)</p>
<p>Well, you have to SOMEHOW show that you’re competent in math, because it is just as important for computer science as it is for engineering.</p>
<p>Yes. Computer science majors have to take advanced math classes so you should have a decent foundation from highschool or you’ll be in trouble.</p>
<p>Although it depends on the route you are taking in computer science, I believe since you’re not even in college, they’ll expect you to be competent in math.</p>
<p>I didn’t say I was INCOMPETENT in math, I just said I hadn’t taken advanced math courses (such as APs or honors) because of schedule conflicts. I was more concerned on whether not being in high courses (i’m in a trig/stat/prob class right now) would affect admissions chances.</p>
<p>PS: In other words, is having high math courses (mainly calculus) a prequsite for most Comp Science programs.</p>
<p>We didn’t say you weren’t competent in math either. It’s just that you have to prove that you are, and being in low level courses doesn’t do that.</p>
<p>And that still doesn’t answer my question. But I understand what your saying, which is why I asked.</p>
<p>You don’t have to have taken the highest math classes to be admitted to Lafayette with an interest in majoring in computer science necessarily. If you are going to apply and you could schedule an on campus interview I would ask the question directly. If you can’t get to campus, an alumni interview in your town could help you discern the importance of particular math classes. At Lafayette you don’t declare a major until Sophmore year. There should be plenty of time to sort this out. I hope this helps and good luck.</p>
<p>you’ll be fine. just take calculus in college. you’ll learn it better there anyway. AP calculus isn’t very good.</p>
<p>calculus isn’t very important for most CS topics anyway . . .</p>
<p>Thank you very much! I planned on having an interview at Lafayette soon anyway, so that’s very good to know. I’ll just do the best I can right now and take calculus in college then.</p>