<p>I have been obsessed with astronomy ever since I watched "The Universe" and any show with Stephen Hawking. I like every aspect of it, but I want to look into it more and find my favorite. </p>
<p>I am in the 11th grade</p>
<p>I haven't taken my SAT's or ACT's, but I do keep a 4.0 GPA. I don't take advanced classes, as my school doesn't offer them at the moment, but I am transferring to a school that does shortly. </p>
<p>I take Alg II and Trig at the same time. Alongside this is Chemistry II <a href="I%20have%20taken%20Physics,%20Biology%20and%20a%20Chemistry%20prior">I think</a>.</p>
<p>Is this a good start? I know I'm behind in Math but on all my state tests since around 3rd grade, I scored in the "Advanced" category and I'm trying to double up to catch up as for some reason my adviser made me take Geometry before moving me to Alg II.</p>
<p>A good physics background is needed for Astrophysics. Some schools, such as Rutgers offer a astrophysics Undergraduate major, however I think it is better to major in Physics first, and if you have room open for Astrophysics based classes as electives, then you can take those. After your undergraduate in Physics, then you can go into Astrophysics in grad school. But realize that you will need a Ph.D to get work in this field. However, jobs in this field are very limited, so expect fierce competition for the limited supply of jobs.</p>
<p>You are on the right track, in HS take as many math and science classes as possible. You will want to major in physics undergrad, and then you go to grad school for astronomy or astrophysics. But physics and astronomy is not all like what they show on tv and the science shows, and popular science books. If you are interested visit physics fourm.com which has much in the way of information on becoming an Astrophyiscist or physics.</p>