For CS, math requirements typically include calculus, linear algebra, discrete math, and math-like CS theory courses. Some of the latter can involve proving things; you may have had a minor tastes of such in high school geometry.
For schools for CS, consider starting with the SUNYs like Stony Brook.
It’s automata and computing theory at my kids school. Lots of proofs, not just understanding it but writing it as well. Lots of kids fail this class and lots of kids repeat twice to pass.
A couple of points on Math and CS. 1 - level and volume of math classes is likely to vary depending upon which college within a university houses the CS department. If it is engineering or straight computer science, there will be college and program requirements for a significant amount of math throughout all years. If it is “arts and sciences” (ie: BU), slightly less rigor is possible for high level math, but likely more requirements for social sciences and language arts. 2 - math scores on standardized tests do not necessarily determine a student’s ability to handle lots of math…however they are a competitive benchmark for admission. If your math (and science if ACT) scores on standardized tests are not stellar, but you have demonstrated abilities in math via competitions, special projects, independent study - make sure to highlight those within your application/essay. You will need to demonstrate competitive aptitude via other measures.
Uh oh this has me very worried. I didn’t think my math was this much of an issue but I also performed poorly on the subject Math I (630). My Math scores in classes aren’t good either… Now that I’m thinking about it it really doesn’t look like I am good at Math to colleges right now…
630 isn’t poor, it’s actually quite good. When you get into the somewhat rarefied atmosphere of people confident enough to post their math scores on the web, maybe it looks kind of dull, but it isn’t, really, even if you wanted to major in math and minor in CS.
Really liking what’s in post #22 “If it is “arts and sciences” (ie: BU), slightly less rigor is possible for high level math, but likely more requirements for social sciences and language arts”
Also the math on the SAT or ACT isn’t a lot like advanced math in college, I think.
BU is a good example of a college where no math at all beyond high school calculus is required for a computer science major. A few of their CS courses have a significant mathematical component*, but that’s about it.
Threads involving STEM majors often tack in the technical school direction, but I don’t think that destination is necessary or preferable for all students.
*(Geometrical Algorithms, Algebraic Algorithms and Probability in Computing; two of the three must be taken.)
CS is a lot of discrete math to put it one way. Speaking from experience, I learned the Linux command line before multivariable calc, stat, and trig, which makes them easier, but still involves math.
My friend is going to be an IT major at Rutgers next year with your stats. I’d check it out.
I’m not as worried about college math courses as I am worried about my math scores to get into a school. I think I can handle the math for a computer science degree I am just worried about getting into a school and it looks like my math scores are holding me back rn.
You can certainly get into plenty of schools. What you might want to look for is places where computer science isn’t housed in the engineering school and where you don’t have to declare your major when you apply. There are plenty of schools that are happy to accept undecided students. If once you are in college you have problems with the courses you can rethink the major, but with any luck it will work out fine. Your regular SAT math score is in the top 10% so that’s not bad at all. You might want to retake the math subject test though, if you think you can improve the score. If you can’t concentrate on other aspects of your application.
Does your school offer Calc BC? If you can get your math on par and above, I’d reccomend it to learn a lot of the functions you’ll see, also AP CS if they offer it.
Im taking APCS this year. I took Intro to CS last year and got an A
Agree with @50N40W . Your math scores are not poor - just are not competitive enough to get to the top tier CS schools. At any rate, CS majors need to be comfortable with open ended problem solving - you got a 690 in SAT 1 math, and with the harsh curve on that exam at the higher end, it’s really not a bad score. The SAT has more of those logic, puzzle type open-ended problems than the ACT.
Have you taken AP CS or any comp sci classes at your high school (if offered)? Will you take at least AP Calculus AB in your senior year (BC is better )? Do you have a passion for CS - e.g. learn coding on your own, or read about techno-geek stuff?
For state schools, in addition to Stony Brook, you can add SUNY Albany, Univ. Buffalo. U Mass Amherst has an excellent CS department. I don’t think any of these school require the Subject SAT’s (but double check anyway). And your SAT 1 scores are within the range. Smaller LAC’s can be hit or miss when it comes to CS. You will have to do your homework and find out what they offer .