text: what should i be doing in high school to get ready for a career in physics? i want to major in physics because it is very interesting.  what should i be doing in high school (besides getting good grades) to increase my chances of getting into a good college majoring in physics.  is community service important, internships?  where can i get more information?  my high school only lets me take ap physics during senior year.  i will have honors chemistry and ap calculus for junior year.  our high school lets us take ap environmental science during junior year though.  will taking ap environmental science be any use if i am thinking of moving towards physics?  are there any classes i should add or remove from my junior class schedule?  it is now my summer break so i can have extra time to change things.  do you think there is a strong demand for future physicists?  what types of physicists will the future demand?  please tell me what to do! internships would be a great asset to your school record, could connect you to people who can write those very important college recommendation letters and can give you some incite into where a career in physics could lead.  talk to your physics teacher and other  science teachers.  they could point you in the right direction.  if you live close to a university or college, pop by their science department.   often you will see flyers for visiting speakers, public lectures and all sorts of events that could connect you with people that can give you guidance and advice.