<p>So heres my story. At first I wanted to major in finance but a month ago I changed to computer science. Since I wanted to do business at first I never took calculus physics statistics etc at my high school. I only got the basic requirements to graduate. Now that I switched however I see that physics and calc are highly recommended and everyone has taken them besides me. I just would like to know am I at a big disadvantage and is there anyway I can catch up?</p>
<p>Perhaps you could do some summer classes or self study? I mean, you will definitely have to work harder than some of your peers but I don’t think it is impossible. Although I am not in engineering, I take many classes with the engineers b/c of my program. I know that within the engineering school, there is a wide range of skills/abilities. In my physics class, there were people who had AP experience and also some people who had no experience at all. However, they were able to make it through (not necessarily with the best grade but still…). In terms of calculus, you will probably be fine as long as you choose to start from the beginning with calc I</p>
<p>Yes, you’re at a disadvantage. You can catch up though. Just put in the effort and you’ll get the results.
Summer classes wouldn’t hurt, if you can delay them until next summer. I’d suggest doing them at a community college if money is a concern.</p>
<p>How would you recommend I self study?</p>
<p>Its possible that not everyone has taken the HS reccs, but yes, probably many have. One consideration is to get an AP book and start to read through it, or find a tutor to help you learn the basics. You should probably plan to get a tutor once you are in school as well.</p>
<p>You would have had to take calculus for finance as well, at least at every finance program I’ve ever seen. Get more worried about differential equations.</p>
<p>Ummmm…</p>
<p>I never thought it was you vs. peers. It’s SUPPOSED to be you vs. 120 credits.</p>
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Tell that to all the professors that grade entirely on a curve, and ensure their tests have averages of 40. So yes, in those situations, your grade is entirely based on how you compared to others.</p>
<p>The OP said “catch up”…as to say that they were trying to finish the degree at the same time as others who already started in the major. My point was that you take the courses at pace that is best for you instead of trying to catch others. If you have to stay 4.5 years, then so be it.</p>
<p>why do you want to change your major?</p>
<p>I’m not in college yet but comp sci has been interesting to me my whole lifeand business got boring to new </p>
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<p>But you have completed precalculus in high school, correct? Freshman calculus courses at most universities generally assume just high school math up to precalculus.</p>
<p>If you have to take college physics courses, they may recommend a high school physics background, but you should still be able to succeed without, though you may have to study somewhat more.</p>