<p>THanks Nikara. Actually, Columbia_Student, I think Nikara is saying something else. EAch of the sections will have a uniquely different topic, different reading lists. Just like the varied options within each of the GEs. The TO Core breakdown into individual topics just isn't listed online yet but will be given to the kids at orientation. This makes some sense, because otherwise the GE classes, frankly, look a lot more compelling than the blank sessions put up under the TO Core listings. Might persuade kids to drop out of TO!</p>
<p>When we went to the TO presentation at Explore, I recall the woman in charge saying there were many varied classes to choose form in each Core and that the professors had a lot to say in designing their unique classes. I was just confused by the way the sections were listed on that link. So, please correct me if I am still confused.</p>
<p>I recall from looking at the TO website that clicking the professor's name would link to his or her course description. Just for examples, as those would be current year classes, I think.</p>
<p>Thank you for the clarification. So it's important to do research of the professors(ie their websites) before one goes to the orientation session.</p>
<p>Oh wow! This is interesting. So there ARE different TO courses within the cores.
Madbean, yes, my D was thinking the regular GEs offered a more varied selection.
That Russian Art one is precisely one she was looking into for reg GEs. Now we see it's also going to be a TO course.</p>
<p>Yes, Sequoia. Those online TO listings were a little hard to penetrate (only listing the sections under the broad headings) but I think my s will be fascinated with the specific TO courses when he gets to see the full details. He may join your D in the Russian Art one but he'd also find the first one Nikara listed right up his alley.</p>
<p>Regarding APs: Since students won't have results of this year's tests till July, how does this factor into course selections during early orientations? I guess they can't indicate what they expect to get in order to waive certain GEs, so is the category course just dropped later on in August after receipt of a succesful score?</p>
<p>Do AP scores also exempt from any of the TO courses? eg in the Science or History based ones?</p>
<p>Sequoia, I had this whole long answer planned, and then I confused myself. lol. So I won't bother to post what I <em>think</em> is the answer to what courses can or cannot be satisfied by getting a 4 or 5 on an AP exam. But, to speculate on how to register for classes before getting this year's AP scores, they might suggest not to sign up for the in-question classes for first semester, just to be sure.</p>
<p>Here's what Nikara said about AP's and TO course substitution:</p>
<p>"Theme course in natural sciences
Theme course in humanities or social science</p>
<p>Those last two courses can occasionally be substituted with AP credit, but those are the only ones that work. I have no idea how the traditional GE courses line up with TO courses."</p>
<p>If this thread is any indication, USC needs to be renamed UHP (University of Helicopter Parents). Note how the discussion is between Nikara and a bunch of parents who should instead be pushing their kids to figure these things out for themselves. Present company is just as guilty as everyone else :D</p>
<p>GroovyGeek: LOL!
You are so right! I am sure the kids can figure all this out without our help....I did when I went to college, and I do not think I was half as savvy as my daughter is.</p>