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i am 18 years old, i dropped out of the form due to family issues,  however i really want a career in meteorology, i understand you have to study math and science, (my 2 worst subjects) however i am willing to do all i can to try and boost my knowledge in these two subjects, heres the thing. could you tell me what else i need to study so i can get into college and university to study meteorology. can i do a home learning course for the math and science? and whatever else i need to get into college so i can get myself up there?and could i go to a university in America to further my knowledge?

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Hi Charlotte

The two most important subjects would be math and physics.

To get a lot of info, the best site to do that is at:

http://www.weatherknowledge.com/become.html

I think all your questions will be answered by the links there; if you have other questions, let me know.  

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