Is it too late to become an engineer?

College Search & Selection
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<p>What is the normal sequence of math courses at your high school?</p>

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<p>Intergrated Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and I think pre calc</p>

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<p>And there’s no “regular”, “college prep”, “honors”, “pre-Ap” designations? Everyone takes the same level? Are you attending a boarding or prep school?</p>

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<p>Not that I know of…
I attend a public school</p>

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<p>Most public high schools will have two or three levels of math (like: general, college prep, honors).
Ask about it and whether it may be possible for you to take the honors version (ie., Honors Geometry) next year, or if you could take Geometry this summer and Honors Trig in the Fall.
You should also be taking AP Physics 1 next year, AP Physics 2 the following year. You would need to have completed Chemistry and, possibly, Honors/advanced or AP Chemistry too by the end of Senior Year.</p>

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<p>Would be correct to assume that this sequence of courses is supposed to prepare college-bound students to take calculus as first semester frosh in college? If so, it is theoretically sufficient if the content and quality of instruction is good (though that is not necessarily guaranteed in many high schools).</p>

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<p>I’m not sure, I’ll have to ask my counselor when I get the chance.</p>

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<p>Do you guys think that if I try hard enough, I will meet my goal?</p>

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<p>Nobody here has expressed any doubt that if you worked hard and got good grades, got involved in clubs (such as robotics, etc., or anything you’re interested in), you’d reach your goal. You’re a freshman. If you can raise your math and science grades to A’s this year, and keep them up, plus have good grades in English, you should be able to find a good school where you’ll get into engineering AND won’t be weeded out (the A’s are to avoid being part of the “weed out” group.)
What state do you live in?</p>

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<p>I live in NY</p>

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<p>Is this a ■■■■■ post? You are a HS freshman and worried if its too late to think about a college major? Really? If this is for real, the short answer is NO its not too late!</p>

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<p>This is NOT a ■■■■■ post. I tend to get really worried about the future and I come here to seek information. </p>

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<p>If you are the type to worry your best defense is information. Buy or borrow from the library a good book about college selection and admissions. The Fiske Guide to Colleges, Princeton Review are good. Those focus on college selection but they will chapters at the front about high school preparation.
Also read some websites that have information for students like you:
<a href=“Home – BigFuture | College Board”>Home – BigFuture | College Board; - this will help you develop a step-by-step plan.
<a href=“http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college”>http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you</p>