Prepare for Mechcancal Engineering

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To prepare for college, particularly in engineering, it's crucial to strengthen foundational skills in vectors, including operations like addition, subtraction, dot products, and cross products. Proficiency in algebra and trigonometry is also essential, as these subjects are vital for success in calculus. While academic performance is important, potential employers often prioritize hands-on experience and a portfolio of personal projects over GPA. Engaging in engineering-related projects during free time can enhance prospects for internships or co-op opportunities, which may be challenging to find, especially for undergraduates in certain locations.
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Hello,
I have a lot of free time on my hands right now and would like to know how to prepare for college, I do like reading maybe there is some books that will help me get some basics on the subject

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First, how are your skills with vectors? Adding, subtracting, computing components, dot products, and cross products? These are critical pre-requisite skills.

Second, are you really ready for calculus? Mediocre algebra and trig skills sink a lot of aspiring engineers.
 
Get some sleep while you can bro...
 
Start making effort to improve your prospects for internship/Co-op opportunities.
In my experience, potential employers are much more interested in previous experiences & a portfolio of personal projects than your GPA.
Presumably you have a interest in engineering so do engineering projects in your own time.
 
I know a lot about vectors and trignometry nothing about computing though, It's hard to find internship here where I live especially that I'm an undergraduate
 
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