<p>In highschool, I got a C in precalc and a D in calc. I decided to get a science degree and not pursue engineering because I wan’t “good” at math. Well, let me rephrase that - I wasn’t as naturally good at math as I was at everything else, and I never really had to study before in my life, all I had to do was listen and show up. Your problem may be studying, and math. So grind the f*ck through it. </p>
<p>Do what it takes to get accepted, even conditionally, into an engineering program. You can rule the world with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an affordable state school - Rex Tillerson does. Learning the material is well and good, but learning the syllabus is more important. </p>
<p>I worked for six months in a science capacity before seeing that technical career paths for non-engineers was almost always second-rate. Seriously, you can do the same job with a science degree or an engineering degree, but with an engineering degree you’ll get paid more and have more long-term career options. I got sick of it and went back to school for two more years to get a second BS, but in civil engineering this time. </p>
<p>Don’t get locked into the mentality of “I’m not good at it.” Take an objective look at what you have to do, know how to work the system (ie TA study sessions, syllabus math, fighting back for test credit, etc.), and study smart and hard and get it done. </p>
<p>Right now, because I went back to get a BSCE, I make about twice what my smarter science friends who stuck with science make. And if you’re not committed to any particular discipline, I recommend Mech. Eng. You can do anything with that degree. </p>