Current BC Freshman Answering Any and All Questions

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<p>@jpm - DD is my third college student. The older two (who also went to schools all the way across the country) successfully graduated and are now employed, independent and self-confident young people. I think I know what I’m doing. But thanks for the advice.</p>

<p>@blue - I think you understood what I was getting at. No helicopter parent here - just a little air traffic control from long-distance. </p>

<p>P.S. DD and roomate decided that “no one watches TV on a TV anymore - at least not that would fit in our room.”</p>

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<p>Blubayou:</p>

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<p>Stanford78:
I apologize if my wording was too strong. I’ve seen too many examples of the consequences of continued parental involvement. As a result, it’s a subject I feel strongly about. Though that doesn’t justify my strong words.</p>

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<p>And, 2+2 = ?</p>

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<p>Professor Recommendations:</p>

<p>I need to register for next semester’s courses, any opinions on:
Edward Sciore for PC in Management
Gerald Kane for PC in Management (heard he is a very entertaining prof but a tough grader?)
McGowan for Statistics</p>

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<p>Sciore is straightforward and extremely easy if you know anything about computer programming. The question is who’s teaching the second half? Probably says Department, so there’s a risk there. But I would say go for Sciore over Kane. McGowan is a tough professor from what I’ve heard, and plays favorites hardcore.</p>

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<p>^ What exactly does it mean when it says “Dept” instead of a professor? </p>

<p>Sent from my DROID RAZR using CC</p>

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<p>Professor is unassigned as of this point. (The dept will have to do some schedule shuffling to appoint a Prof to that class by the first day of class.)</p>

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<p>^ will that professor be one of the regulars and not a hired lecturer or TA? </p>

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<p>avoid mcgowan</p>

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<p>The only alternatives are:
Brown/Kane
Muller/DEPT
Brown/Griffith</p>

<p>I’ve heard pretty unappealing things about Brown and Muller. </p>

<p>What is the structure and grading system of PC in MGMT like? Is it literally split 50/50 down the line between the two instructor’s classes?</p>

<p>Also for Macroeconomics, Tresch or Petersen? Ireland is closed for now so I will need to decide between these two for the time being.</p>

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<p>Go for Sciore. And yes, 50/50. Although each half’s professor will break down their 50% in different ways.</p>

<p>I’ve heard decent things about Tresch, but no personal experience. </p>

<p>Also, for anyone who doesn’t know about PEPS, it’s a pretty good resource.
[PEPS</a> Query |](<a href=“Home”>Home)</p>

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<p>petersen hands down.</p>

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<p>@Ortsac
PEPS has been the way to go since first semester. Although there aren’t reviews for new professors (obviously).</p>

<p>@jacob
Any specific reason why you suggest Petersen?</p>

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<p>"will that professor be one of the regulars and not a hired lecturer or TA? "</p>

<p>Could be any of those 3 alternatives. “Dept.” = “Not yet determined.”</p>