<p>Im a high school junior interested in Cornell, and I just found out that the engineering college requires you to take Physics in High School. Is this necessary or recommended. Also is it a requirement to take 2 SAT subject tests. I have already signed up for classes for my senior year, however our school only has a regular physics class so i decided against taking it. Will i still be Eligible for admissions to the college of Engineering.</p>
<p>it's probably necessary. i doubt they would admit anyone who hasn't taken physics yet.</p>
<p>I think you answered your own question in your post:</p>
<p>"engineering college requires you to take"</p>
<p>You should look into taking a physics class in the summer with your local community college.</p>
<p>I took PHY2048 in my local community college and found it to be an awesome college prep experience. It also works out great if you plan to take the SAT physics test; you can study mechanics in your class and devote some time between September and the October SAT studying all of the other physics subjects covered on the test.</p>
<p>I think I know one person who didn't really take physics in high school. He's really smart, but I'm pretty sure having taken physics is, even if not in writing, at least an unspoken requirement. Going into an engineering college without any background is physics is a BAD idea, so I'd do everything in your power to take a physics course. Some people I know only took high school level physics, and they're doing fine too, so there's nothing wrong with what your school offers, as long as it gives you a basic feel for physics.</p>
<p>Regular physics is physics. How do you know you want to major in engineering if you've never taken physics?
I agree with hopefulsenior's: your own post says it's required.</p>
<p>You ask if it's required to take 2 SATIIs. Doesn't CU Engineering page say it's required?</p>
<p>I think I see a trend here....</p>