<p>I am a junior in high school at the moment and I am thinking about colleges I want to attend. I was thinking that it might be better for me to go to a community college first, then transfer. Pasadena City College and Rio Hondo College are the 2 closest ones to me. I will probably go to one of these if I decide to go to a CC. However, do you think these colleges will accept me if I didn't take physics in high school? I'm pretty good at everything else except this. Also, I am thinking about becoming an occupational therapist. Is there anything else I should know about these colleges if that is my career plan? </p>
<p>You have to give us more information about yourself. The fact that you did not take physics doesn’t tell us anything about your academic career besides that you didn’t take one type of science class.
Also, aren’t community colleges open enrollment? I didn’t know you actually had to apply to some. </p>
<p>Most schools want at least 3 science classes, but not taking Physics would only have a large impact if you plan to go into Engineering or another Physical science. CC’s will pretty much accept anyone, so it really doesn’t matter what classes you have taken unless you want to get into a Honors program for priority registration. If you have good Stats, there are so many good 4 year universities you can apply to next year to pursue OT. My sister did 2 years at Chaffey college for her GE’s and prerequisites and then transferred to Loma Linda to do her OT program.<br>
Here is a link for info:
<a href=“http://www.ehow.com/list_6245858_occupational-therapy-degree-requirements.html”>http://www.ehow.com/list_6245858_occupational-therapy-degree-requirements.html</a>
Yes, you still have to apply to a CC and you usually have to take an English and Math placement test.</p>
<p>California community colleges take anyone. High school physics isn’t required.</p>
<p>Thank you replying so quickly everyone! Sorry that I didn’t provide more info. about myself.
So Freshman year, I started by taking English ACC, Biology ACC, Art, PE, Geometry, and Spanish. Then sophomore year, I took World History AP, Alg. 2 Acc, Health, Microsoft Office, English, Chemisty Hnrs, and Spanish 2. I am currently taking Spanish 3, Pre-calc/Trig, AP US History, English, Body Conditioning, and Physics AP (although I will have to drop this). I am in 3 clubs and I am trying to volunteer a lot this summer vacation. </p>
<p>I just hope I can apply to a good college…I’m almost paranoid right now because my counselor keeps emphasizing that if I don’t take Physics I won’t get into my college choice. </p>
<p>Taking physics is usually recommended, but not required, it varies from school to school. If AP is too much for you, can you drop into a normal physics class?</p>
<p>Also, it sounds like you may be a competitive applicant for more than CC. Any particular reason you think CC is a good idea for you? How’s your GPA and SAT/ACT scores?</p>
<p>I am unable to take a regular Physics class because the only Physics teacher is teacher AP Physics during 6th period, which means there is no reg. physics available at the time. I just though CC was a possible choice for me because I’ve been having some family problems recently and I don’t even know for sure where and if I will get enough money. I thought it would be okay to take come general ed classes at a CC and transfer to complete the rest of school. Also, it is a lot closer to home, and I want to improve my driving experience around the local area, to home, school, and a probably a summer job since I start my driving process soon. Sometimes, I would love the thought of going to somewhere farther and living there, experiencing new things–and the rush of joy and pride after they announce which big college you’re going to during the high school graduation…but I’m still trying to figure out where I want to go right now and where I will get accepted. </p>
<p>When you’re ready, you could tell us your unweighted GPA, state of residency, the breakdown of your standardized test scores, class rank, desires for region of the country, small to big school, LAC or uni, etc., and we could suggest some schools.</p>
<p>If you don’t take physics, you can still attend a 4yr college. Do think about taking 4 years of science in that case.</p>
<p>same as above.
If money might also be an issue (well you should start talking to your parents about it now), doing well on the PSAT in a month can be very important; it will open up a lot of doors and scholarships. Buy a review book and start studying/practicing NOW. </p>
<p>One of my daughters took Physics and ended up with a D for the year. She is now a high school math teacher. Her sister did not take Physics at all in high school. She is now a Physician Assistant - she was accepted by every college to which she applied.</p>
<p>I will definitely share my scores and other info to get help on college selections when the time comes. Thank you so much for offering! I throughout 8th grade summer vacation until this year, I have already taken Earth Science, Biology Acc, Chemistry Hnrs, and I am planning to take physiology or AP Environmental science next year along with AP Psychology. I’m not giving up on science even if I had such a hard time in AP Physics I had to drop (It was affecting all my other grades because I didn’t have enough time to study). </p>
<p>I’ll take your suggestions about studying immediately for the PSAT too. Are there any books in particular you recommend?</p>
<p>KKmama, it’s good to hear that Physics is not EVERYTHING. I had such a hard time because my counselor was making me so paranoid that no colleges would pick me if I didn’t take the class. I’m extremely relieved. THANK YOU EVERYONE! </p>