<p>Hello, and thank you for reading my post. I know there are probably millions of these posts everywhere, but I haven't seen one that rally answers my question. Things about me:
I'm currently a junior, I like math and science, but the highest level of math I'm taking is pre calculus next year (senior year) and honors physics. I've always pulled A's and B's in all my classes without studying, and I know I can pull straight A's when I study. I like math/science, and I feel I understand many of the concepts. I also have loved computers for a long time, and I would enjoy learning how to program. Next year (senior year) I'm taking AP java/computer science. Throughout my high school career, I've taken AP English language and composition and Psychology (both with an A) and next year, I'm taking AP English literature, AP government, AP economics, pre calc, physics, and AP java.
Anyway, so you think I can survive the brutal engineering program? I know I'm behind on my math/science classes, and that's why I'm not sure if I can keep up with the others who take AP calc AB/BC or Ap physics. I feel that I can learn at any pace and I have high work ethic. So what do you guys think? Should I continue with my plans for engineering? I can answer any questions if needed.
Sorry for the long post :p</p>
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Don’t just talk. Put into action.</p>
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You feel??? Unless you really work, you can’t say if you are really suitable to that work!</p>
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Considering your laid back behavior, especially with the science/math courses, it’s not possible. But nobody can answer until you actually take those math/science courses. If you can perform well, then you are OK.</p>
<p>Actually you don’t seem to be interested in engineering (passionate engineering aspirants do take rigorous math/science courses) and hence engineering is not your game!</p>
<p>Completion of precalculus so that you are ready to take calculus as a college freshman is the minimum requirement for engineering majors (or CS majors at universities where CS is under the engineering division). High school physics as preparation for university physics is also generally considered necessary for any engineering major (although CS majors in an arts and sciences division may not necessarily be required to take physics). More advanced courses like AP calculus in high school may be nice, but not required.</p>
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<p>The OP could be non-advanced in math because of a math placement decision made in middle school. If s/he is doing well in math currently, and continues to do well in math as a university student, then math is not a reason to prevent him/her from doing engineering.</p>
<p>Bump bump bump</p>
<p>Only one way to find out</p>
<p>@firebolt - </p>
<p>My advice is that if you’re really serious, you’d probably have to delay graduation by 1 1/2 to 2 years. Take the science, engineering, and math courses necessary to get a degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Otherwise, you won’t even be competitive when it comes to job hunting.</p>
<p>BTW I find it hard to believe that someone who likes math hasn’t taken calculus, linear algebra or differential equations yet. Also, I loved computers too…so I taught myself various languages, server installation, etc… </p>
<p>It is my experience that people who love certain things are self-motivated to take as many classes on the subject from the very beginning. And are even motivated to self-learn beyond the classroom experience.</p>
<p>Are you still in H.S.? If so, c’mon you’re not behind. Stop being so insecure.</p>
<p>@@firebolt - I take back everything I said if you’re still in high school. If you are…then (of course) you can be a computer engineer without any problems.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>