<p>Yes, we know she will have to take some science and math in college - I was just thinking that it didn’t necessarily have to chemistry and calculus. I guess it really is going to come down to which schools she ultimately applies. </p>
<p>In my own selfish way, I would prefer that she have the opportunity to take marketing in high school (instead of a 4th year science) so she can see if it is something she enjoys. I’d rather her get a feel for it there to help her narrow in on her area of study in college.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the feedback…it’s been very helpful to me.</p>
<p>I did a marketing minor in my MBA. You usually have one basic class that discusses how to to market. After that, a lot of it is math oriented. SAS is a marketing major’s friend.</p>
<p>It is rather unlikely that chemistry specifically will be required for breadth requirements (unless she goes to MIT, a military service academy, or some place like that), as opposed to a choice of science courses (not even necessarily “hard” ones that require a high school course in the same science as a prerequisite). But if that is a concern, check the actual requirements of the colleges under consideration.</p>
<p>On the other hand, a business major (under which marketing typically falls) is likely to find a requirement to take calculus and statistics (though it may be a “calculus for business majors” course instead of “calculus for math, physics, and engineering majors” course for calculus). Again, check the actual requirements of the colleges under consideration.</p>
<p>A different point of view here - and not really about the likelihood of getting into college. I just think everyone should take a course in bio, physics, and yes chemistry. It is basic scientific literacy that everyone needs to be exposed to at least once in their educational career. I don’t think four years of science is that important, but i do think a grounding in the basics is of value.</p>
<p>Also, after a several decade career in marketing I do not believe a HS course has much value, even in understanding whether marketing is of interest to you. Marketing requires so much understanding of how the world works - it is pretty hard to have that perspective while still in HS.</p>