(06-09-2015, 12:25 PM)Houseoftea Wrote: Here are my questions:

- How much math is really needed in computer science / computer engineering ?
As far as my limited expirence can tell programming is mostly abstracted algebra
besides of course certain things that require specialized math such as physics engines, etc.

I have found that a lot of theory computer science courses use things such as Linear Algebra, as well as Probability and Statistics. I think the amount that you use any of this in real life programs just depends on the application, but I won't try to appear as I know more than some of the other people on this forum that might be more knowledgable. Calculus is also used some, but it doesn't seem as prevalent, at least in my experience.

(06-09-2015, 12:25 PM)Houseoftea Wrote: - Is being gifted at math something you are born good at or something that can be learned/practiced to competence.
I have a fear that I will not be able to stick with high level math classes the way that I have been able to thusfar, is this fear something that should be disregarded or is it a chance.

I don't think it is something you are born good at, although some people seem to be just naturally good at it. I do believe that it can be learned/practiced to competence, and don't worry about having fear about upper level classes, just know that a lot of math classes build upon things you learned or were supposed to learn in previous classes. This is something that I came to discover a little too late. Just continually practice, and look at videos online if your textbook or teacher is not good enough. Good luck with AP Calc!