Question

My sister studies in 9th and needs to know that if she wants to take engineering in college. Should she take european history etc to have a great transcript for good colleges???

Answer 1

she is in US

Answer 2

Generally, If a candidate would like to go for Engineering Courses, there is no need to learn about History !

Answer 3

If she thinks she can get a good grade, by all means go for it. When applying for universities, it's always better if you've done a wide variety of things, and been good at them. Also, she may find that European history appeals to her more as well. So my suggestion would be to take the class. Not only because it will look good, but also because it might be interesting.

The one exception I would consider, is if your sister already has developed a strong distaste for history and knows she won't do very well. In this case, it might be better to try and skip that particular class.

Answer 4

thanks a lot.

Answer 5

I was also wondering if an AP credit in European history is considered in engineering as a college credit.

Answer 6

If u know pls tell me

Answer 7

That depends on the school. Some will offer college credit for AP Euro History and some won't. That's something that you have to look at the individual schools for.

Answer 8

no i mean do engineering colleges consider that AP credit anywhere?

Answer 9

If it was considered as AP credit, it would almost certainly count towards some history credit, and not an engineering class. But again, some schools do require you take some history before you can graduate, and many of those will accept the AP euro history test as indication that you don't need to take those specific classes.

Answer 10

so u mean that engineering classes do not necessarily consider an AP history class credit.
they care abt math and science?

Answer 11

Take as many AP or Honors classes as possible. This means where you can get good grades and not overload. While not all colleges will take the AP credits, they still look good on an application.

Take as many sciences as possible. The more science classes in the transcript, the easier it is to get into an engineering program. This is very important. It is a double bonus if you get an AP/honors science. If you have to choose, calculus based physics is the top of the food chain for engineering sciences. They love seeing others because it shows development of scientific thinking skills.

Take calculus. You flat out need math in engineering and there is no substitute for getting as much as you can. Statistics and business math are far less important for getting in the door of an engineering program than calculus is.

Have all the general education covered. If European History does it, fine. However, it is not a focus class for an engineering degree. It will not do anything to help getting into the program unless it is an AP or Honors class.

Here is some information from the UC Riverside community college transfer information. Other colleges will be similar:

Articulation Agreement by Major
Effective during the 13-14 Academic Year
Based on the 13-14 UC Transfer Course Agreement

====Mechanical Engineering, B.S.====

All majors in the Bourns College of Engineering are selective, based on academic preparation and GPA in all transferable coursework, with a minimum GPA of 2.80. (This is a baseline GPA for consideration and not a guarantee of admission).

As shown below, certain major course preparation is required prior to transfer, with a GPA of at least 2.50 in the calculus sequence, and in at least one additional sequence.

AP Credit: Advanced Placement credit can be accepted in lieu of some college coursework. Consult the College of Engineering at http://student.engr.ucr.edu/policies/ap_ibcredit.html

or call the College at (951) 827-3647 for more details.

The Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) accepts completion of IGETC as satisfying the college's lower division general education/breadth requirements for transfer students. Additional upper division breadth requirements may be required after enrollment in BCOE. For more information on BCOE breadth requirements, go to
http://student.engr.ucr.edu/policies/requirements/breadth.html

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to focus on preparatory course work for the major, such as the mathematics, science and other technical preparatory course work listed below, rather than IGETC. Strong technical preparation is essential for success in the admissions process, and subsequently, in all coursework at BCOE.

Answer 12

thnx

Answer 13

What UCR will look got in a High School student will be a little different than what they look for in a Community College student, but you can see how much they stress sciences. Heck, they are even saying it is more important that getting all the general education! For a high school student, well, you have to get in the general education or you don't get to graduate. But the math and science focus stands.

Answer 14

Math classes and STEM related courses. Robotics club, Math Challenge, Math Counts. etc.

Answer 15

ok thanks :)