Cornell Engineering requires the completion of the following math and sciences classes prior to high school graduation. A unit is equivalent to one academic year of study.
•    4 units of mathematics, including 1 of calculus
•    1 unit of physics (Taking physics in the latter part of your high school career is beneficial as you will be required to take one semester of physics in your first year at Cornell.)
•    1 unit of chemistry

The following courses are recommended but not required:
•    computer science
•    1 unit of biology

Cornell Engineering requires the above courses as a component of the engineering application because our engineering curriculum is fundamentally driven by facility in calculus, physics and chemistry. Any applicant choosing to apply to Cornell Engineering without meeting these requirements would be placed at a substantial disadvantage relative to the engineering applicant pool. This is important to factor in during the college search process. 

If it is possible for a student to gain calculus, physics or chemistry experience during their senior year through a local or community college, it would be in their best interest to do so. These classes are also available online through a variety of universities and vendors.