Hey guys, I'm a junior planning out my senior schedule. Just wanted to check, do most colleges require Physics as part of their high school course prerequisites? Thanks!
Hello! While most colleges do not explicitly require high school students to take physics, many highly selective colleges recommend or prefer applicants who have taken physics due to the critical thinking and problem-solving skills it develops. Your chosen major can also influence this. If you're considering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) path, for instance, many colleges may expect to see physics on your high school transcript.
In general, colleges look at your overall rigor of high school coursework. They're more interested in seeing that you've challenged yourself and succeeded in a variety of academic areas. If you're comfortable with science and math and have room in your schedule, physics is a good course to consider since it's usually one of the harder science classes available in high school, demonstrating your academic challenge.
However, it's always a good idea to look up the admission requirements and guidelines for any specific schools you're interested in to make sure you're meeting any subject requirements. All the best!
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