<p>I am intrigued by the class schedule at Cornell. My son may be interviewing with a recruiter that came to the SF Bay Area, so I was wondering if anyone can tell me what are the advantages an disadvantages with this scheduling. I never heard of any other college having it.</p>
<p>thanks in advance</p>
<p>Ray</p>
<p>I am applying to Cornell College this year and when I talked to the admissions rep for my area who attended there said some of the pros and cons</p>
<p>Cons
-A short term so a lot of hard work, you need to be able to fully dedicate yourself to that class.
-Deadlines are days or hours not weeks at a normal college with a semester plan.
-Have to plan out your schedule carefully-all language together or else you will forget.
-A lack of connections between classes.</p>
<p>Pros
-One class at a time, can fully dedicate yourself to a single class (can be a good or bad thing)
-Everyone is let out of class at the same time (except for special occasions) so very easy to do activities and meet with friends after class.
-Uninterupted class time-stop time is the stomach growling for lunch.
-Very esay to do field trips, study abroad and internships in the 19th term or whenever.</p>
<p>Colorado College also has a similar program that you might want to check out. I am visiting Cornell College and doing a interview soon (within the next week or two so if you have any other questions PM me)</p>
<p>ocaat (one course at a time) IS intriguing. my S seems to like to really focus on one thing, dig down and to do it 'just right'.</p>
<p>BUT</p>
<p>I was wondering about the extra deadline pressure that I am seeing above. Also, what happens when the student is ill? It seems like the recovery period would be oppressive. My S has been known to get sick - with severe allergies.</p>
<p>any cornellians care to comment?</p>
<p>....what do you call youselves, the OCAATs?</p>