<p>I'm going to be a freshman at Mercer University. I signed up for Calc I, General Chemistry, a freshman seminar that it basically an English class, honors seminar (more English), and University 101. This comes out to 17 credits when Mercer recommends 12-14 for your first semester. The problem is that only Calc I and chem aren't required first semester courses for me. Is 17 credits too much though?</p>
<p>If I were you, I'd drop either the calc or the chem (not both). Having them both at the same time is brutal, esp. first semester! If you drop one, you'll probably have 13-14 hours, which is a good starting out amount.</p>
<p>If you think you're smart/dedicated enough to 17 credits, go for it.</p>
<p>17!!! I'm probably only gonna have 14.</p>
<p>I'm going to have 16 or 17 credits my first quarter, which will be a lot but I think I can handle it. I say go to the first couple classes of each and see what the load's really like. If you are good at both massive reading and science/math, I say you're golden. I couldn't personally do your schedule, but if you can, more power to you. Just see how it feels for you the first week or two.</p>
<p>Go for it. Remember, you always have the option to drop classes. If you sign up for more credits than you need, you can drop the class you dislike the most. If you only sign up for the recommend amount, then you're more locked in.</p>
<p>my university recommends around 15 units too for freshmen. but i have taken numerous college courses during hs. im taking 21 units right now over the summer. but the courses are ge and not very demanding besides calculus. also time management and getting your priorities helps alot.</p>
<p>My roomate took 33 credits his 1st semester to catch up on all failed Ap's, he had a 4.0. If he can do it you can to.</p>
<p>33 credits?
How is that even possible...?</p>
<p>My university recommends 16 credits the 1st semester. I am taking philosophy honors, psychology honors, information technology, general business 101, 102, 103 and freshman seminar. (A total of 16 credits :))</p>
<p>Goat4d, I totally disagree. Do you think YOU could do it? Someone told me my schedule for highschool was fine because they know someone who was doing it and was making all As. Turns out my schedule drove me mentally insane and I almost died, so... yeah, totally disagree with statements like "If he can handle it, so can you".</p>
<p>I believe if someone does something you can do it, too, but you know somethings are not for everyone. You need to know your limits.</p>
<p>if your school offers online courses, take them. they are very easy and time saver.</p>
<p>otherwise, taking a lot of units will be hard to make it fit in your schedule. plus, you want to have a social life and experience new things as a freshman.</p>
<p>Oh my god, good idea caliguy! Thanks!!! Totally going to make sure my school has them.</p>
<p>I could never do that, I could barly do 15 credits. I almost fail out.</p>
<p>Go for it if you think you can do it. I had 16 credits my first semester and did very well. Just manage your time wisely and be organized. Otherwise, you can always drop your courses.</p>
<p>As said, you really need to look at how you've done in the past. Since it looks like you were accepted into your uni's honors program, I would assume you're an excellent student. If you're strong in the sciences and mathematics AND you're willing to work hard your first semester, I think you could probably do both Gen Chem (that's non-science major chem at your school, right? if it's chem for science majors, you'll probably want to consider doing that separately... tends to be quite a bit harder) and calculus. What do you plan to major in? Any idea yet?</p>
<p>17 units is definitely on the high side for an incoming freshmen but that's not to say it's impossible to do well. I did it and ended up with a 3.96 that semester.... but you really do just need to consider how you did in high school AND how well you adjust to a radically new environment!</p>
<p>I took both calc and gen chem at Ferris State (in my hometown) before. I ended up with a B in calc and a B in the first semester of chem and a C as a gift in the second semester. It's chem for science majors, by the way. I'm doing either biology or biochemistry, possibly on a pre-med track. If I was just living at home and there weren't so many huge changes in my life I wouldn't be too worried about it, but I just don't want to stress myself out too much at first.</p>
<p>How can you get a 4.0 on 33 credits when you failed ur APs?</p>
<p>Yeah, something seems fishy there. Anyway, I did 16 first semester and did just fine. It's all about staying committed throughout the semester. Just be open to dropping one (most likely calc or chem) if you need to. It looks better to drop a class and take it later for a B, than to struggle through it and get a C just to be done with it. Your first year is when you want to work the hardest to get grades that will serve as a cushion when classes are harder later on.</p>
<p>I'm sort of worried because I'm have 20 credits and am also in the honors program (at University at Buffalo). However my adviser didn't seem to think much of it, so it probably won't be a problem. I'm taking: Calc 2, Chem for engineers, World Civilizations Honors (gen ed/honors req), Engineering Solutions, Film History, and the Honors Colloquium. I'm going to test it out for a couple weeks and if it comes to it drop Film History (currently I'm planning on minoring in Media Study, but I don't care about the "minor" distinction and I primarily just want to take production courses, which I can't start until second semester).</p>