[header] How to become an astrophysicist [title] Take ap math classes. [step] Because math is the language of astrophysics, you will need to start honing your math skills in high school. Take advanced classes like calculus ab and bc, computer science a and principles, and statistics classes. 
[substeps] To qualify for ap classes in high school, take pre-algebra classes in middle school. Make sure to get high marks in your classes.