<p>Hello there!</p>
<p>Anybody know if it is possible for WUSTL undergraduates to graduate in three years (i.e. junior year) with honors? As my financial resources are limited, I am looking at finishing my degree in three years before moving on to a one-year masters. I am looking at majoring in Economics. </p>
<p>Anyone know of any Economics major who managed to do that? Is it extremely difficult or uncommon to graduate in three years at WUSTL?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>As far as I know, it is possible to graduate in 3 years. The degree requires 120 units, and one can take up to 21 units per semester (in addition to pre-matriculation credits and summer courses) so it is theoretically possible. However, I do not know if:</p>
<p>A.) There are any rules or regulations specifically prohibiting graduation in 3 years.</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>B.) It is actually possible to arrange one’s schedule to fit in every required course in the span of 3 years.</p>
<p>So, I guess I don’t really know at all, haha.</p>
<p>I’m sure it must be incredibly difficult to arrange one’s schedule each semester to be able to actually take that many credits, as Ryan said. 3.5 years is probably much more feasible.</p>
<p>Even with up to 15 credits exempted from IB or A level tests? This would leave someone with 105 credits to earn for graduation, right?</p>
<p>I am thinking of say, 5 semesters of 18 credits and 1 semester of 15 credits. Either that or I take summer schools for extra credits. Of course this is easier said than done, just checking to see how feasible it is to do so in WUSTL… Anyone else care to chip in? :)</p>
<p>It could be doable to graduate in three years if everything aligns. I know someone almost 60 credits after freshman. 15 from AP, 6 summer prefrosh, 19/sem first year. But not all applies to major requirements. It will still take 7-8 semesters to graduate. Major courses have prereqs so it could take 4 years to reach the required upper level class. You have to dive in your major requirement first semester. You cant experiment. You can take summer classes. But that will cost more money and you want to reserve your summer for internships or research. There may be courses not available certain sems. And you have to be a genius to take 3 or 4 major advance classes at the same time. You have to know classes in Washu are not easy. They teach it at the level of their students which is high. If you want easy classes, you are in the wrong school. When you get an A in Washu, it really means an A.
Maybe if you go to a state college it could be easier. Peers in high school are already junior standing in college.</p>
<p>Don’t count on it. Aa Ryan mentions you will have ypur gened requirements nd you requirements for your major. It isn’t just getting 120 credits. You have to deal with prereqs, when a course is offered etc. in order to make it work you could need a 400 level class 2nd semester and get closed out (because 4th year and 3rd students will get the course before you). </p>
<p>Your attention seems to be misguided. You are considering going to one of the toughest colleges in the country and are focused on graduating 2 semesters early. So you can get a masters in 1 year. i like your confidence but why don’t you see how you handle the course load your first semester freshmen year to start. </p>
<p>FLto had a good suggestion if finances and graduating early so you can get a masters are our top priorities, maybe you should look at a state college. You could also see what your financial aid package is from WashU (if you get accepted). Maybe WashU offers you enough aid that ou can afford to go there 4 years like the other top students that enroll.</p>
<p>I think I agree with onecot. If your finances put you in a situation where you can afford three years but not four, your money would probably be best spent somewhere else. That’s not to say that Wash U shouldn’t be an option, but debt can be crippling and at some point you have to do some cost-benefit analysis.</p>
<p>It’s possible to graduate in three years. I don’t know if its possible to write an honors thesis before senior year, or even if you’ll have the time to.</p>