<p>I didn't pass the AWPE, nor the AP English exams. I also didn't do well in AP Calc, both in the class and exam. And I marginally passed the Precalc placement test, even though it didn't seem to me like I should've passed it at all.</p>
<p>In short, I'm not a good student. I attribute all of this to my declining performance, declining motivation and enthusiasm for school, and extensive dedication to band (DM duties/responsibilities and Rose Parade with PCC). I accomplished a lot this past year as well (in terms of music, financial aid, awards, etc.), but I don't give myself credit because of my low academic performance. To top it off, I increased my senior year courseload to 4 AP's, which burnt me out from the very beginning. I did it for the competition against the high-achievers, and it was both a stupid mistake and a stupid reason. It really wasn't worth it, but it happened.</p>
<p>Now, I feel like I'm behind, and I should re-learn things I missed. That's why I'm taking Math 1A instead of 1B or 2A. I'm not taking the Writing series because I want to major in something from humanities later on, but I could really use additional help with my writing. Any ideas? One major concern is that my schedule is lacking, even though I'll earn 16 units from the three courses. Then again, am I asking for too much again? Maybe it's better to take it easy at the beginning, but I'd like to fit in a Govt., Econ., or Spanish Composition (10A) class, and I'd be able to. And I'd also like to go on to grad school after undergraduate study, but if I start out with a small schedule, I fear that it could decrease my chances of getting in.</p>
<p>I am honestly at a loss here. I could really use someone's help. I'd appreciate it a lot.</p>
<p>you should be able to fit in 1 more class. I heard uni studies is easy, just busy work. and Math 1A(precalc) should be a review for you since you took AP calc.</p>
<p>Starting out small definitely does not hurt you in terms of graduate school. Because you've been having some problems in high school, starting out small would be a great idea for you since you need time to transition into college. You can probably fit one more class in your schedule as xranger said.</p>
<p>If you were burned out by 4 AP classes during high school, I would reconsider wanting to add yet another class to your schedule.</p>
<p>Humcore is probably going to keep you up on your toes all year, as most of the people here have pointed out in numerous topics, so I'm guessing you'll want to devote a lot of time to just adjusting to UCI.</p>
<p>But then again, you can always do what my OL in the UCSD orientation told me and sign up for 4 classes and drop one later on (early enough to avoid a "Withdrawl" penalty on your transcript). That way, you'll get a feel for what your tougher classes are and will still have the option of dropping a course without it ever being on your record.</p>
<p>I agree with Oyama. I always register for the max units and I go to all the classes the first 2 weeks and decide which on I want to drop. Make sure to drop before the deadline. </p>
<p>I know you're thinking about the core classes right now, but I'd like to suggest some fun courses for your first quarter. </p>
<p>Don't start in Math 1A, if you took Calc in high school you are really going to waste your quarter in this class. If you're really worried about your math at least start in 1B, but since you took calc in high school already, it wouldn't hurt to relearn it in 2A. Most of the people in this class have never even taken calculus. Don't stress so much in your first quarter.</p>
<p>Yeah, I feel like I'm not too hot with math, but I don't know if I'll be wasting my time with 1A, since I have learned the material before. If I start at 1B, it'll be so much easier to finish the math requirement and I'll still prepare myself for a second shot at Calc.</p>