I'm bad at some subjects, but great at others. How do I do great at them all?

I’m on my second semester. I didn’t do good my first because I was in a major I didn’t like. After some research, I decided I liked engineering. I have a couple classes where I just don’t get it. In high school, I knew nothing of chemistry. I’m taking it this semester and I’m still quite confused. If it’s explained a little simpler, I really get it. I’m not the greatest at math either, but I can do it. I intend on transferring to a 4 year after and I want to be able to get into almost any school I’d like. How can I pass these courses with an A or B+?

Go to all the classes, take notes review them and rewrite them as needed. Do all the reading and do all the study questions. Take advantage of your professors office hours if you have questions. Get tutoring if you need it. This is what my son told me he did and it worked for him. It sounds like he had a more solid foundation from high school than you had. It is a lot of work but its possible.

If memorization is the problem for you, I suggest you make some flashcards. If the problem is being able to solve problems then solving practice problems over and over until you get it is the way to go.

For most engineering majors, chemistry is not critical How are you liking calculus and physics?

I am not taking those yet. I just switched from business. I was a business major last semester. It’s really just chemistry that’s getting me.

Can you explain more about why you switched to Engineering… but didn’t include calc or physics this semester? ?

Your " I’m not the greatest at math" statement could be a concern. Are you at least taking some kind of math this semester? Engineering relies heavily on math, so the sooner you dive into calc the better.

I switched from business. All I learned in that was how to be a manager. I’d much rather be on the design team for a company. Do things like design vehicles. Just because I’m not great at math doesn’t mean I can’t do something.

Okay, but please answer the question about math courses? What math are you in now and when do you plan to take Calc 1? Many engineering programs want you to start in Calc 1 your first semester, and you’re not taking it this semester either, so you might have extended your graduation by a full year. Do you have a recommended academic plan to follow?