<p>So I'm a senior thinking about engineering next year. I'm pretty solid in math and science in general, and I pick things pretty easily. I'm taking AP Calc/Chem right now and doing well in both. The only thing is I've never had a serious physics class (I had freshman physics in 9th grade, but that was a joke). Will I be able to survive engineering if the first real physics class I take will be college?</p>
<p>yes. most people do not take AP Physics. If you’re solid in calculus, then there’s nothing to be worried about.</p>
<p>Most people who DO take physics have just as hard of a time with their physics at University level because, while they have some prior exposure to the concepts, they have to unlearn some of the bad habits that their teachers taught in high school. Many high school teachers don’t teach physics particularly well, so in some respects, you might even be at an advantage.</p>
<p>Most of the people I know in Engineering didn’t have a “serious” Physics class until college. </p>
<p>You’ll be fine. Just keep up with the work and keep those math skills sharp.</p>
<p>I concur.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. There is a reason they make you take the Introduction classes anyway–no one expects you to be a master when you come in.</p>