<p>Are ED students able to drop classes (after 3rd quarter)? The reason I'm seeking to drop a class is due to a particularly toxic relationship of mutual hatred with the teacher. </p>
<p>Seriously, if I don't switch out, I may have a mental breakdown. I intend to begin work on a personal research project in the extra time that would be hypothetically garnered from dropping the class.</p>
<p>Any past experiences?</p>
<p>ANYONE??? This is kind of urgent…</p>
<p>Probably not call the admissions office</p>
<p>After first semester, my son, also an ED admit, decided he wanted to drop a class. He emailed his regional admissions rep, who promptly gave permission to drop the class. I suggest you email your regional admissions rep (who has likely been in touch with you). I don’t know what the analysis is, but my son was carrying eight courses, seven of which were APs. Now he’s happily entrenched with six APs plus Leadership.</p>
<p>Would it look odd if I’m trying to do it after 3rd quarter?</p>
<p>I agree 100% with pbr - I have spoken directly with Columbia admissions officers on this issue and have heard their opinions given to students at info sessions. If you were an ED admit and wish to drop a class you should STRONGLY consider obtaining their permission. If the request is anywhere near reasonable you will most likely get their permission but what they don’t like are surprises- I would imagine if you explain the entire situation to them, give your reasons in a well constructed and coherent argument you should have no problems with your request. You obviously have a good reason for dropping the class this late in the academic year-just make your point and go with it.</p>
<p>Sit through the class for one more quarter…you can do it!</p>
<p>I support the opinions of WiseOwl and others - send an email to get an OK. Better safe than sorry.</p>
<p>Usually it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, but in this case permission should be readily forthcoming, and there’s no downside to asking for permission - they’ve already admitted you.</p>
<p>After getting into CC, my grades dropped considerably. From all As to all B-minus and a C in calculus. That was the only C I ever got, high school, undergrad and grad. It actually felt good to get that C on my report card! Get it over with quickly, I say!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry too much about your grades after you’ve been admitted. I spoke with a surprisingly candid rep at Columbia’s admissions office who told me that dropping a course “would not disqualify you” and that it “takes a lot” to have your acceptance letter (or likely letter, in my case) revoked. Even if they did threaten to deny you, I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to talk your way out of it.</p>