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[quote=Anonymous]I think to be considered for most engineering programs, applicants will need Calculus BC at minimum and preferably higher classes if available. Engineering is an extremely competitive major. There might be 4000 colleges in America but there are fewer than 400 engineering programs. And the good ones are exceptionally hard to get into. The math classes are going to be the first thing colleges look at

If the high school doesn't offer Calculus BC, the student really does need to take the highest level math classes that are available at the school. They'll be at a big disadvantage if they've never taken calculus however. Engineering is a difficult major.

I have a kid doing it now. Not at Va Tech. He graduated high school last year. And he took Multivariable Calculus his senior year, after doing Calculus BC junior year. And he's grinding as a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering. It's a lot of work. And of course everyone is super bright and exams are graded on a curve. It's not for the feint-hearted.[/quote]

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