<p>I'm planning to pursue mechanical engineer, but I feel like I might not do well and fail some of my classes. I originally went to a community college for two years, and I have taken the calculus and physics series there already and passed all those classes with at least a B. I felt like an idiot in those classes though. A lot of my community college classmates were a lot smarter than me. I am planning on attending Boston University in the fall 2013. Am I setting myself up for failure? I heard a good indicator for how successful an engineer major will do is their SAT score. The average SAT score for engineers is around an 1800+ and I had a 1620 when I took it in high school with a 600 in math. Any advice??</p>
<p>I think you should be alright. I passed Cal and Physics with Bs also. I didn’t retain much info for physics after semester its was more like a week to week memory thing just to pass the test. The only person that can stop you from succeeding is yourself. You get what effort and time you put in.</p>
<p>While 600 math is a bit on the low side for an engineering major, the fact that you were able to successfully complete calculus and physics classes at community college is encouraging.</p>
<p>My advice is to take advantage of opportunities for help at BU. Go to your professor’s office hours. Attend tutoring sessions. Look into private tutoring options.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>