Concern about GT

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So I recently decided to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology this coming fall semester. While it was a tough decision, I chose GT over UF. I plan on being a chemE major, and I am concerned about the physics/maths. I consider myself very intelligent, as do most accepted GT students, however I have been feeling a bit inconfident in my abilities lately.

First off, my school doesn’t offer AP/IB physics. I’m forced to be in an honors physics class (which is admittedly stimulating), but we haven’t even covered circuits or any magnetism yet, and of we do, it will be VERY broad. Am I going to not understand anything on Physics 1 my first year?!

Secondly, I’m in the IB program, which is more focused on the breadth of information it provides rather than the depth. For instance, in math SL, but have only done Calc AB stuff. This is another concern of mine.

Finally, this is the smarted class GT has ever accepted. The average SAT for admitted students was a 2190 (I have a 2130). Will I be behind the curve the entire time? I feel as if I’m at a severe disadvantage compared to other classmates. While I’ve maintained a 4.0 and never failed at anything, I am expressing a bit of hesitation in regards to attending GT.

Thoughts?

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You’ll be fine.

If you want, check out the syllabus for your Phys 1 class and see what you can do to get ahead.

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All introductory courses will start from the beginning (wherever their prerequisites leave off). I promise you that you won’t be the only student who hasn’t taken AP Physics or AP Calculus.

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Circuits and magnetism aren’t covered until physics 2.

If you start off in calc 1 and physics 1 and take your time (don’t take more than 15 credit hours) then you should be good.

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First, note this stat is for accepted students. The SAT score may go down in the students actually attending next fall. Second, you are obviously smart enough to handle the work. It’s just a matter of work/effort and time management. These are things YOU control. Yes, some students may start a class or two ahead of you in math or physics—but who cares. Run your own race. You’ll do well.