You really need a good foundation in math and science, but also in English. I have to communicate with people all the time. I work on a team with 5 other people and we are always explaining technical problems to each other, many times in email. So you have to know how to write about the problems as well as talk about them. I would also recommend any computer electronics courses.

I took AC and DC circuits and digital electronics in high school, and they provided a strong foundation for other college courses and for my job. And don’t forget a foreign language. These days, you never know what country your company may be from, so it’s always good to have strong language skills. In my case, I really wish I knew German!