Career questions tagged pre-engineering
What is something I should know that would give me an edge compared to other starting engineering students?
I am turning 18 years old on December 10th, and I am a senior in high school. I plan to go to college and earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am avid when it comes to my education. I have a 4.0 GPA and I am ranked 6th in my class of 394, but none of that is to brag—it is simply to show I am dedicated and that I care about my education. I wanted to ask this question because I do not want to be clueless when entering college. I am the kind of person who wants to be ahead of the game and able to help others around me. I am also asking because I know there are smarter, more experienced people who can give me access to things they wish they had known as upcoming engineers. Asking questions similar to this before, I heard about familiarizing yourself with modeling software before entering college and getting a high-powered computer; however, I do not know if I can financially. Also, I would like to thank the people who reply. Your time, effort, and advice will be greatly appreciated. I can't wait!
Tips/advice for high school student wanting to pursue engineering?
I’ve always had an interest in science and have decided I want to go into engineering in college, specifically majoring in MechE. As someone who is taking a year ahead my grade in math but is not specifically very good nor bad at it, is it unrealistic for me to want to pursue engineering? I can work very hard when I need to, especially for things I’m passionate about, so should I reconsider engineering. My ultimate goal is to working the motorsports field as a design engineer and I would seriously do anything to get there. I understand and learn programs very quickly and am relatively proficient with a CAD program my school provides, and would love to know other ways to get involved with CAD and engineering as a junior year high school student. I am also planning to take AP physics next year but am in Pre-Calculus this year, so I was wondering which AP physics course I should take with my current math knowledge.
What steps can I take to begin my process of becoming a successful engineer?
I am a junior in high school. I am starting to look at colleges and also trying to figure out what area of engineering I would like to major in. I want to be the best at my craft and not just average. I would just like to know what steps I could take to becoming one of the best. #engineering #architect #aerospace #pre-engineering
Do you think that Mechanical Engineering would be the best major for me?
I am a junior in high school and I'm pretty sure that I want to major in mechanical engineering but I've been second guessing myself. I love math and it is my best subject, I also like to help people and create new things. I keep wondering if I should change my major or if I will really like mechanical engineering? #engineering #engineer #mechanical-engineering #mechanical-engineer #pre-engineering
What is required to become an engineer?
I would really like to become a engineer, but I don't know how to. #engineering #pre-engineering
What is the difference between majoring in Pre-Engineering and a specific type of engineering (electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, etc.)?
I am asking because some schools offer both and I don't understand the difference. I am going to be senior and I am thinking of majoring in some type of engineering. #college #career #engineer #computer-engineering #electrical-engineering #pre-engineering