Does going to an earlier AARO give you more options for class registration than at later sessions? I’m concerned that if I register for a later date I might struggle to sign up for the classes I’m interested in.
Also, AP scores for my area don’t come out until July 9. Is it possible to register for classes before that date with the assumption I got a 4 or 5 and then switch courses at a later date if I don’t?
From the AARO section of the SMU website:
If I come to a later AARO session, will there still be classes?
Yes! We gradually release class seats throughout the summer so that students in later AARO sessions have similar opportunities to enroll as students who came to earlier AARO sessions. While you may have to be flexible with times , every student will be able to take classes in the fall that meet major and/or University Curriculum requirements.
Will say the earlier you can make it the more time slots that are later in the day will be available. And you can always switch classes afterward if you don’t get a 4 or 5 and vice-versa
@MylesCK Thanks, I didn’t see that on the website.
@jamesk2014 So they would let me sign up for classes that depend on me getting a 4/5 on an AP test before I get the scores back?
There may be holds on some of these classes so all you have to do is talk with your guidance counselor and they can let you sign up for them. At least thats what they did for me and I went to the first AARO
Regarding the AP tests, I’m pretty sure you have to have the scores already to register for a course that needs it as a pre-req. I just texted my daughter and that is how she remembered it from last year, but we could be wrong. She went to AARO in the 2nd to last session so she already had her scores. They do have placement exams available if you want to test while at AARO - although you’d probably rather just wait for your AP scores if you think they’ll be strong. My daughter didn’t have AP level Spanish classes in high school (but had quite a bit) so she took the placement exam to get her into the correct course. Regardless, you can still make changes once you get back home - you could come up with a “plan B” with your advisor.