<p>Hello, I am currently a senior in high school. I want to become an engineer, however I have a question... I am nervous about the math required, but I really like math as a subject, but in high school I seem to only get high B's low A's, but I love the feeling of getting a problem right. No other subject in high school can do this for me, plus I really like the why of math as well as the how? Can anyone give any insight?</p>
<p>Sincerely
Snf1694</p>
<p>“I really like math as a subject, but in high school I seem to only get high B’s low A’s, but I love the feeling of getting a problem right. No other subject in high school can do this for me, plus I really like the why of math as well as the how?”
For one, you can’t properly judge your chance of potential success in a major or career solely by your performance in high school- not that those are poor grades at all, they are not. I’d say that what really matters here is that you get enjoyment from the material; that’s often a lot more than the top of the class can say. Your skills can and will improve with time/practice.
You say that you really love solving math problems; that doing so gives you a feeling that no other subject can- can I ask why you are considering engineering at this time? Why not pure mathematics? If you love general problem solving, then a discipline such as engineering may be your passion but this is something you will have to find out. </p>
<p>The best advice I would give you would be not to worry about it too much going into college; if you are looking towards these majors (math/engineering), then your courses requirements should very much if not completely overlap for your freshman and possibly sophomore years of college.
It is far more common than not for students to change their majors once in college as well however.
Hope this helps some.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your insight, I do appreciate it. You are right, I think ill let senior year not slip by.</p>
<p>Thanks
Snf1694</p>