I also want to major in Physics but I want to do Aerospace Engineering. It is always better to have taken physics in high, see if you can take AP if your counselors allow and if you are capable.

Yes, you have to take foreign language in college as a part of General Ed. requirement, so if you pass the AP exam, you can skip one of the college classes for foreign language. You can take another class instead of that, and it makes a big difference if you are a Physics major. Try to take AP classes that are in your capabilities and try to pass them.

In college, you are required to take a number of courses like English and math no matter what your major is, these are called general education classes.

If you’ve taken physics in high school, physics in college should be no trouble to you. All college physics just builds off the basics. I can’t imagine there is a big demand for astronomers in most parts of the world right now, but if it is your passion, go for it.

Most colleges have some core requirements (English, math, language, etc) but not all colleges. State colleges are more likely to have core requirements.

If you want to be an astronomer, be prepared to work. You really can’t get a job in astronomy if you don’t have a PhD. You’ll want to major in physics in college (but you the best you can do to prepare yourself in high school is to take a lot of math). Double major in math or astronomy if you can, but physics is the most important. Spend your summers doing REU programs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates). Then apply to graduate school. Good luck!