Needs tips and advices

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am new to this site. I have a Bachelors already but it is no where related to engineering. I am planning on going back to grad school to get a MS in computer engineering. I feel like its my passion to work with every aspect of computers. I know I have lots of prerequisites to take and lots of core classes from undergrad, but I am willing to go through this because I know this is what I want to do after thinking it over the past couple of months. </p>

<p>What I like to know is how can I prepare myself during the summer and what to expect when school starts? I haven't taken a math class in about two years so I know I need to refresh my memory on math classes. The highest math class I ever took was science calculus. Should I be worried that it will get harder than this? How are the courses like? I know my weakest subject is physics. Is engineering as hard as everyone makes it seems? </p>

<p>I don't have many friends and family that even have a bachelors so my source of advice is limited to school and the internet. I appreciate any type of advices that will help me prepare and get through the next couple of years. Thank you!</p>

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<p>I don’t know what “science” calculus is?? You would definitely want to review your math skills as much of engineering requires good math skills. An online course might help you. There are several free online classes. MIT’s Open Courseware is one I know about. Most engineering BS programs require calculus thru differential equations. That is where I would start.</p>

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<p>You might have never done precalc or analysis of functions. I would start with that. You need to have a solid foundation of the unit circle and trig functions that will help you later on in engineering classes, not just calculus. </p>

<p>Khan Academy is a good resource too. Lots of video examples of working through problems and concepts. </p>

<p><a href=“https://www.khanacademy.org/[/url]”>https://www.khanacademy.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you guys. I will check out the sites you guys mentioned. I appreciate anymore advices!!</p>

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<p>OP - You can probably take advantage of your school’s post-grad planning office. Usually they help alumni too. They may be able to plot out a plan, based on knowing your undergrad prep. Beware - This may be a tough path. Good luck!</p>