<p>I am going to UW this fall, and am considering taking a FIG because I am OOS and want to ease into college. However, I know that a FIG only gives you 12 credit hours for the quarter, and was wondering if anyone knew if it would be possible/recommended to take a fourth class to get more credits? If it is possible would it be too much work? I've heard that FIGs are pretty easy and if they are, another class would probably be to my benefit. Thanks!</p>
<p>You can take another class. It COULD be too much work, it depends on what classes you’re going to be taking. </p>
<p>CSE 142 + Fig of [Math 124 + Chem 142 + FIG class] ? Pretty deadly to people who are not used to the load OR material.</p>
<p>What are the FIGs you’re interested in (if theyre online already)? What is a 4th class you’d consider? If you list those here, we can give you an idea what types of combinations are GPA killers (don’t overestimate yourself during your first quarter!).</p>
<p>If you do Early Fall Start EFS then you can easily do 17 credits with the FIG. </p>
<p>[Early</a> Fall Start](<a href=“Early Fall Start | University of Washington”>Early Fall Start | University of Washington)</p>
<p>Says registration closed. :(</p>
<p>EFS registration hasn’t started yet. They haven’t updated the website (Early Fall Start Dates Aug 22 - Sept 16, 2011)…</p>
<p>Yeah, that’s still the old site. You should email them or call first year programs.</p>
<p>I know someone who works as a student web developer for fyp and they’re working on the new site. You can call in for an estimate of when the site will be updated, but don’t expect them to flip a switch overnight right away.</p>
<p>Honestly, not all credits are created equal. I’m a sophomore and this quarter am taking “only” 12 credits, but in the form of rigorous upper division Math & EE courses. Myself and probably any advisor you would talk to would say your best bet would be to use your time to focus on achieving higher in your 12 credit hours than doing mediocre with a heavier load. Straight A’s on a lighter load weighs much more in your favor than B’s on a larger one.</p>