<p>Okay, so I'm going to be a senior in HS next fall. This past year, I made a high A in precalculus, but a low A in physics. Next year, I'm only taking calc AB, and I decided to drop AP physics for AP chemistry because I can't take the chance of physics hurting my GPA, and I was much better at chemistry last year. Now I'm trying to decide in what direction I want to head, in terms of college majors. The design aspect of architecture is something that really interests me, and I love math, but physics was challenging for me. Should I stick to something more design-oriented instead?</p>
<p>swan, although a general understanding of physics is important in the study architecture, it’s not really a major part of the curriculum. Many architecture students are challenged by physics and calculus, but they get by. Some architecture schools lean more toward structures, some more toward design.</p>
<p>The major decision that you’ll have to make in the next few months is if you want to commit to a bachelors of architecture, which is a focused and intense program, usually requiring 5 years. If you go with the BA or BS route you will have more flexibillty and breadth, but you would need to get a masters of architecture in order to practice.</p>