<p>Hi, I'm a senior who just submitted all my apps in.
For most of the schools, I applied to CS major (including some ivies).
I was suddenly worried about whether I would be qualified/disadvantaged ..
because I didn't take computer science subject during my high school.
I only took Information Technology in grade 10.
I took IB physics and math HL.. Will I be ok..?</p>
<p>Yes. Most CS programs begin with an introductory course anyway. What you may want to do is take a course this summer (maybe an evening course) at your local community college. Hell, take it pass/fail so you are not worried about a grade…you just want some exposure before heading to school in the fall.</p>
<p>Then, when adcom reviews my application, would they think it’s okay for not taking cs subject at high school for now? as long as I took calculus and physics?</p>
<p>Ummm…</p>
<p>Unless the requirements changed since I was in college, you don’t even need Calculus in high school to get in as a freshman. In most schools, the typical fall-semester-freshman schedule is:</p>
<p>Calculus I
Science (either Physics or Chemistry)
Science Lab
English Composition
Introductory Programming</p>
<p>I’m not sure, but the answer to that question isn’t that useful right now to you since you’ve turned in all of your apps. My guess is: that they wouldn’t penalize you for not taking CS in high school, since having a high school CS program isn’t that common.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it. I am a CS major and I came in with no CS knowledge and am now doing quite well. Just come in with a good mindset and hopefully a decent math background, and you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, and seen from my first programming course, many CS majors have little programming experience from the beginning. You should be just fine.</p>