im 16,and looking for a career, im okay at math and logic,but nowhere near genius level, astrophysics has always fascinated me though! can i realistically be successful as an astrophysicist? i'd prefer if answerers actually did it in college, or had some experience of what its like.|||No, you don't, but others (non-astrophysicists) think you do!
If you could strive to be...er...considerably more than "okay" at mathematics, especially the relevant branches, of course, it would be an enormous asset, both for studying and working in this fascinating field. It would also give you more "clout" when persuing a specific area you might be most drawn to.
Nearly all astrophysicists that I have met, not to mention those who have written books and articles on the subject, had one big thing in common, and it wasn't genius. It was an almost childlike wonder and awe about the stellar inhabitants of our universe, and an intense curiosity to find out more about them.
Most did have to work their asses off to get their degrees; before choosing a special area of interest to persue, but although they might have been committed ~ dedicated, even ~ geniuses were the exception, not the rule.... fear not!
There were a few who on occasion did indeed show flashes of genius or brilliance (don't we all, once in a while?) but it was definately not a prerequisite for a successful career.
Now flair........that's always good to have and has been associated with success ~ but that is true of any endeavour, but only after the hard work is done.
I'm so sorry I can't give you my first-hand experience; I hope others will. I just grew up with it ~ my father was one, and had many friends, in Cambridge, England. I just study it for pleasure, with as little math as I can get away with.....which is of absolutely no help at all for you, I'm afraid.
Good Luck to you.|||Follow your fascination. There are plenty of books written on this and related subjects for the general public, which don't require much of a math or physics background to understand. As you read, you may find other fields you like as well or better. Sometimes caring about it or getting excited about it can be of more value than genius. The genius IQ level is around the top 1/2 percent to 1/10 percent of the population, and physics isn't that exclusive a club. If you enjoy it, pursue it. That's a really good clue of what you'll be good at.|||heck no, its not rocket science...oh wait , never mind...|||You do need to be good at maths and physics at least. Ask a university about required grades and take it from there.
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