<p>Okay, so I really do want to major in engineering. For one thing, generally people with engineering majors are able to easily find stable jobs. Another, I may want to go to law school later on and specialize in intellectual property. This REQUIRES that you have an undergraduate engineering major. However, I can't say that I'm the best at math and science, especially science. In Pre-AP Physics I got high Bs and in AP Physics C, which is the most advanced physics class in my school, I am currently getting low-mid range Bs. I don't think I can get an A, heh. In precal/calculus I'm doing a bit better and can get the A. Overall, I feel my strengths lie more with creativity and writing and such.</p>
<p>The thing is, I want to go to good schools, and I know these schools are going to have tough engineering programs. With my grades in high school, will I be able to survive engineering and get decent grades? Can i expect my grades in college to be lower than the grades I am getting in high school?</p>
<p>Oh, also, I don't know if this changes anything, but I didn't take any science SAT II. I know some colleges either require or recommend them... so that could be a problem..</p>
<p>Engineering schools are full of students who got B's in AP Physics and Calc and most do fine. </p>
<p>Whether you need a science SAT II depends on college. Large numbers of colleges with engineering programs neither require nor even rely on SAT II's at all for admission, including many highly ranked in engineering such as Michigan, Illinois, Penn State, Rose-Hulman, Purdue, Texas, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin.</p>
<p>You are incorrect to believe that you need a science or engineering degree for "intellectual property law" although it definitely helps for one sub-area of such law known as patent law.</p>
<p>The OP said that they "weren't the best" at math and science, specifically AP Physics C (which I got a B in, too, by the by) and AP Calc. I'd hardly say that the OP is "not good" at it. If you were having a heck of a time getting a C in pre-algebra, that would be cause for concern. As it were, if you're getting an A or a B in AP-level calculus and physics, then I wouldn't worry. It's not supposed to be a breeze, you're supposed to struggle a little. If you weren't struggling with tough concepts at least a little, why go to school at all? You'd be able to learn it on your own. So yeah, you'll be fine, if you're prepared for some tough work. It won't be a walk in the park, but you'll be able to hack it.</p>
<p>There are plenty of other careers that offer job security, though, so hopefully that's not the only reason you're going into engineering. Make sure that you're pursuing something that you like. Beyond that, good luck, put in the work required, and you'll be fine.</p>
<p>Considering differing grading practices between schools, it's very hard to gauge what someone's ability is. I ended up getting a B in my AP Chem class and had a 5 on the test...whatever that means.</p>