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Nic "Jimmy"
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What AP classes should you take to get into a state university for engineering?
I want to go to a state university for engineering, probably chemical. What AP classes do I need?
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Soni Bae
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Hi Jimmy,
Taking AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Calculus or any AP math classes at your school would be a great choice. If there are any engineering-related electives available, try to include those in your schedule too. Joining clubs related to your engineering interests, like robotics or math/science olympiad, can also be very rewarding. If such clubs don't exist, consider starting one yourself! While there's no exact formula for which classes you need for college applications or your chosen major, showing that you're taking courses that match your interests can really benefit you.
Taking AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Calculus or any AP math classes at your school would be a great choice. If there are any engineering-related electives available, try to include those in your schedule too. Joining clubs related to your engineering interests, like robotics or math/science olympiad, can also be very rewarding. If such clubs don't exist, consider starting one yourself! While there's no exact formula for which classes you need for college applications or your chosen major, showing that you're taking courses that match your interests can really benefit you.
Elyse Blakeman
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In addition to engineering-related AP classes, consider taking AP classes that would cover your gen ed requirements at your college. Colleges have different rules around what credit they will give you based off your AP exam scores and some AP exams will even give you credit for multiple classes. Check your college's credit transfer policy to see which classes will give you more credits.
If you knock out your gen ed requirements while in high school, you can take more classes related to your major (or minor) in college!
If you knock out your gen ed requirements while in high school, you can take more classes related to your major (or minor) in college!
Jen Connors
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I agree with what others have said, but I want to add that taking AP classes is not a requirement to get into a state or private university. For example, my daughter is a high school senior in NY State who wants to study Engineering. She doesn’t have any AP credits, but she’s already been accepted to three out of the seven schools she applied to, including both state and private universities.
She is involved in several clubs like Chemistry and Stem Connections, but not all her activities are related to engineering. She’s also part of the Ecos Club and Community Wide Dialog.
Besides being well-rounded and active in sports or clubs, another important part of getting accepted is showing interest in the colleges you want to attend. This can mean talking to admissions staff at college fairs or when they visit your school, going to open houses or campus tours, and even doing virtual tours. Colleges often track these interactions, and it shows them you really want to go there.
When colleges review your application, they look at many things—not just AP classes. So while AP classes can help, there are many other ways to strengthen your application.
She is involved in several clubs like Chemistry and Stem Connections, but not all her activities are related to engineering. She’s also part of the Ecos Club and Community Wide Dialog.
Besides being well-rounded and active in sports or clubs, another important part of getting accepted is showing interest in the colleges you want to attend. This can mean talking to admissions staff at college fairs or when they visit your school, going to open houses or campus tours, and even doing virtual tours. Colleges often track these interactions, and it shows them you really want to go there.
When colleges review your application, they look at many things—not just AP classes. So while AP classes can help, there are many other ways to strengthen your application.