<p>How good is the physics and math programs at Vanderbilt?
I'm not sure whether i want to major in the sciences or engineering.. Can i apply to the college of arts and sciences and then decide to transfer to the college of engineering later? Thanks..
Does Vanderbilt graduates get good jobs outside US?..
thanks!</p>
<p>I can't answer your question about transfering between schools, but I do know a few graduates from my hs that have chosen Vanderbilt over "higher ranked" schools such as the Ivy's...but that may not really mean anything (they are physics majors btw)</p>
<p>jhl, I don't want to give you the final answer, because I might be wrong, but I think it might be difficult to transfer into engineering after you have started in Arts and Sciences, without losing some time. Engineering requirements are pretty specific for freshman.</p>
<p>However, you can apply to engineering and double major in math. It is rather common for electrical and computer engineering and computer science majors.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies..
The thing is i'm not sure whether i want to be an engineer or not.. I've got A level credit in math, physics , chem, bio.. Won that exempt me some of the engineering requirements and hence i won waste any time if want to transfer?
any more input would be appreciated..</p>
<p>^^^I'm not sure how A level credit translates into AP credit, which is all I am (a little) familiar with. To some extent, the answer also depends on the engineering specialty that would be your major. </p>
<p>Most freshman engineering students take general chemistry, even if they took AP Chem in high school. If a student got a 5 on the AP exam and a good grade, they might be allowed to go directly into organic, but even that is not really encouraged. (If your field is computer science, you may not have to take chemistry). I'm not sure what Vanderbilt does about physics for all disciplines, but my son was given credit for a 5 on AP Physics C. Same with bio.</p>
<p>As for math, incoming students are all over the place. Some start with Calc I, others have already completed Calc 3 and other advanced courses before they get to Vanderbilt. You might be past the least advanced freshmen with your A level, but you probably wouldn't be much beyond what many other students are.</p>
<p>Even if you had already met all of the math and science requirements by the time of transfer into engineering from A and S, you will need to take at least one Intro. to Engineering course. I'm not sure how many courses of this nature are generally required for freshman. I think at least two courses would have to be made up.</p>
<p>Why don't you call engineering and talk to someone with definite information if you are considering this course of action? In general, it is difficult to transfer into engineering from a non-science field without adding some semesters onto the total, but perhaps your secondary school record, combined with studying sciences as a freshman would make it possible for you.</p>
<p>I second midmo's advice. CC is great for getting opinions, but when you want facts it is best to contact the college directly. Although S started in engineering, he graduated with a double major of economics and math. I think engineering is a fairly rigid curriculum and it is easier to transfer out of it than into it. Again, contact the school - they should be glad to answer these questions rather than have you get misinformation from a discussion board. There are a large number of international students in engineering and I'm sure they can address your issues.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot..
2VU0609- your son transferred out of engineering without any problem at all?..</p>
<p>No problems in transferring from engineering to A&S - in fact, I believe it is easier now than it was when he did it. I think he had one engineering class that was always segregated from his GPA as calculated for A&S and that only affected what Latin honors were awarded at graduation if I remember correctly.</p>
<p>thanks for your info..b</p>
<p>Advanced Placement Credit</p>
<p>APs are familiar to most American students. Duke recognizes the Advanced Placement program of the College Board, and grants a limited amount of elective credit and placement into advanced courses for scores of 4 or 5 on an AP examination. </p>
<p>International Placement Credit </p>
<p>In addition to AP credit, Duke also recognizes various international standardized examinations and grants a limited amount of elective credit and placement in advanced courses at Duke for students whose performance in these examinations meets certain standards established by the University. If you completed the French Baccalaur</p>
<p>A note on AP credit and med school: AP credits cannot be used for premed requirements at Vandy med school. My understanding is that this can be true elsewhere. I have heard of med school applicants repeating Bio 110 for instance. It might be a good idea to keep options open if you are a biomed engineering major.</p>
<p>duke???? ?????</p>