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What class should I take if I want to be an aerospace-engineer?
I already take pre-cal and physics
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Hi Zicong:
While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Aerospace Engineering. Physics, biology and chemistry will be the core science courses. For math, algebra, geometry, statistics and calculus will be needed. Both concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail and observation skills; etc.
Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration amongst team members, partner departments and clients occur on a daily basis. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills since analysis reports are generated and findings are presented to colleagues and other professionals who deal with Aerospace Engineering. Another recommendation is to seek the advice from your high school guidance counselor and teachers. They can help guide your educational pathway for Aerospace Engineering.
According to U.S. News & World Report, here are the top colleges and universities to consider for Aerospace Engineering:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- California Institute of Technology
- Stanford University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Purdue University (West Lafayette)
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
- University of Colorado (Boulder)
- University of Texas (Austin)
- Princeton University
- Texas A&M University (College Station)
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/aerospace-rankings
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.
College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of college and scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and to gain entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.
Here is a link for Indeed.com that provides career pathways for an Aerospace Engineer:
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/aerospace-engineering-career
Hope this helps and best wishes for your education and career in Aerospace Engineering!
While in high school, one will need to focus on science and math classes to prepare for a career in Aerospace Engineering. Physics, biology and chemistry will be the core science courses. For math, algebra, geometry, statistics and calculus will be needed. Both concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail and observation skills; etc.
Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration amongst team members, partner departments and clients occur on a daily basis. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills since analysis reports are generated and findings are presented to colleagues and other professionals who deal with Aerospace Engineering. Another recommendation is to seek the advice from your high school guidance counselor and teachers. They can help guide your educational pathway for Aerospace Engineering.
According to U.S. News & World Report, here are the top colleges and universities to consider for Aerospace Engineering:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- California Institute of Technology
- Stanford University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Purdue University (West Lafayette)
- University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
- University of Colorado (Boulder)
- University of Texas (Austin)
- Princeton University
- Texas A&M University (College Station)
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/aerospace-rankings
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral
There will be a application fee to pay for when submitting college applications. The amount of application fee will depend on the college that you are applying to. If there are questions about the college application process, please reach out to the college's Registrar Office.
College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of college and scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and to gain entry to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
There should be no limit on the amount of scholarships that one can apply to. It will take time to fill out the scholarship applications and provide all of the necessary required information. Also, there should no fee and no cost to fill out and submit scholarship applications. If there is a fee or cost that is associated with a scholarship application, then please do not send this particular scholarship application in. It will be a scam and money will be lost.
Here is a link for Indeed.com that provides career pathways for an Aerospace Engineer:
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/aerospace-engineering-career
Hope this helps and best wishes for your education and career in Aerospace Engineering!