I know there are a couple threads already dedicated to this, buy I would like some help with my specific case :)>-
I have a few AP credits, here are my scores:
World History: 3
US History 3:
AB Calculus: 4
Government: 5
English Literature: 5
And this year I took these AP tests: Chemistry, Biology, English Language, Statistics
I believe I’m done with M211 and any English requirement (b/c of AP Lit score)
What other requirements do I take into account when creating my schedule? Also, I want to be a Finance Major
You are correct that you are done with M211 and the English requirement. Just don’t take a gen ed science course because you might have credit for Chem or Bio. You do need to fulfill the A&H and World Culture requirements still, so a class that double counts for A&H and World Culture would be a good fit in your schedule first semester. Other than that, just knock out some I-Core pre-reqs and don’t overload first semester. If you need more help, let me know.
@iubaccounting
I have a couple questions for you.
So far I have:
Fall 2016
3c Business Presentations (honors) C106
1c Basic Accounting A100
3c Microeconomics (honors) S201
Spring 2016:
3c Finite Math (honors) S118
1.5c Compass I T175
3c Computer in Business (honors) K204
1.5c Intro to IBanking F228
Do you know of any easy classes that fulfill the A&H and World Culture reqs?
I was on vacation in June and had to sign up for the orientation spot on July 18-19 and I’m worried that a lot of the classes are already full. Is there any way I can contact an advisor and register for classes before my orientation?
What else should I add/move around?
Thanks, man.
I took CLAS-C 101 Ancient Greek Culture with Margaret Foster and REL-A 210 Intro to the Old Testament with Jason Mokhtarian for the WC+A&H requirements. I was able to get an A in both without putting forth a ton of effort. Both classes were fairly interesting for the first half or so of the semester and seemed to drag towards the end, but I’d expect that would be similar for most of those classes.
I would just get on here: http://gened.indiana.edu/Students/courses.html and search for some that sound interesting. Then look on https://one.iu.edu/task/iu/igps-plan to see if they are being offered this semester and have open seats. If they are, go to http://gradedistribution.registrar.indiana.edu/ to check out the grade distributions, and finally ratemyprofessors.com to see professor reviews. Take the reviews with a grain of salt, but have been fairly accurate most of the time in my experience. You won’t be able to register any earlier than your orientation date, but there should be some spots open for classes you need until the very end. They will add more sections of business classes if they fill up.
I think it would be a good idea to move finite to 1st semester since you have taken stats. The material is very similar and it will be fresh in your mind. I’d also add a gen ed class to 1st semester. That would leave you with 13 credits, and you could add compass to bring it up to 14.5. If stuff is full, swapping K204 for any of the 3 credit classes would work too.
So maybe something like this:
Business Presentations - 3
Finite - 3
Accounting - 1 (ideally 1st 8 weeks)
Compass - 1.5
Gen ed - 3
Econ - 3
Total: 14.5
Also, why do you want to take honors finite and econ? Just wondering. I don’t know anything about either of those classes, but they might be fine. Regular finite should be easy for you since you have taken stats and have high test scores. I would recommend C106 and K204 over the regular versions. Also, just worry about planning your 1st semester now. You will have lots of options for 2nd semester, and it will be easier to figure out what to take once you get a feel for 1st semester classes.
Does my AP credit cover the S&H reqs?
The Ancient Greek and Roman classes are full 
. I was looking at grade distributions and MUS-Z Music of the Silk Road had 95% A’s last fall. Unfortunately that class is filled up, but the professor Huseynova also teaches MUS-Z 282 Music of Russia, which does not have an accessible grade distribution. She seems pretty chill. I might also take REL-R 152 Jews, Christians, and Muslims with Sarah Imhoff, but the grade distribution for that class is also unavailable.
I was told to choose the honors version of a class whenever I could because I would benefit from smaller class sizes + smarter (or more ambitious?) peers. Also the grade distributions for the honors versions of Finite and Econ are skewed left compared to their normal alternatives (although there a lot less people taking the honors classes; roughly 50 vs 300).
Do I not register for 2nd semester during orientation as well, or is that at a later date?
Bus. Presentations 3
Finite 3
Accounting 1.5
Compass 1.5
Econ 3
Music of Russia or Jews, Christians, Muslims 3
Also, I got automatically enrolled in A100 and C106, and it says I have A100 2nd 8 weeks, which is gonna suck for finals. I’m not sure if I can request to change it to 1st 8 weeks.
You don’t need S&H credit. The 2 required Econ classes cover it. You register for 2nd semester later. I think it’s around October-November. It’s ideal to have accounting 1st 8 weeks in my opinion, but not a huge deal if it’s 2nd.
Personally, I would just take the regular versions of Econ and Finite. Finite tests are graded on a curve, so it actually benefits you to be in a class with dumber people. I think Econ might work the same way, and I know for a fact that your grade is mostly exam-based in those 2 classes. C106 and K204 are more project based, with significant group work, so having better students in the class clearly helps there. I think it might hurt you in Econ, and almost certainly would in Finite. Obviously it’s your call though.
The schedule you have above looks good to me. I would try to avoid Self for Econ if possible. As long as you go to class and put forth effort, you’ll likely be near the top of the grade distribution for most classes. A big reason why grades suck in regular Finite and Econ is that they are large lectures that don’t take attendance and people just don’t go to class. My finite class of 250 had 100-150 people in class on a typical day. On the last class before the final (the professor was reviewing for the final) it was less than 50
Alright thanks for the help. I’ll think about whether or not I choose honors for those classes. ’
Also, I got assigned to a triple in McNutt (not KLLC unfortunately). I’m not much of a partier, but I’ve heard a ton about McNutt’s rep. Will it be quiet enough to study in my dorm or will I have to go to the library whenever I want to study?
You’ll probably be fine studying in the dorm most of the time. The rooms insulate noise fairly well. McNutt also has a center building with areas to study, so you wouldn’t have to walk all the way to the library if you didn’t want to. Wells Library is a 10 minute walk from McNutt. I lived in Wright which is 1-2 minutes from the library, and I didn’t go there once to just study. I did all of my studying in my room.
This is what I have ready for orientation:
3c Finite Math M118 — Stephen Mckinley TuTh 8:00AM-9:15AM
3c MicroEcon M201 — Peter Olson TuTh 2:30PM-3:45PM
3c Jews Christ Mus — Sarah Imhoff TuTh 10:10AM-11:00AM
1c Accounting A100 — Vivian Winston MoWe 11:15AM-12:05PM
3c Bus Pres C106 — Kathy Fletcher MoWe 9:30AM-10:45AM
Problem: All sections of Compass appear to be full, which leaves me at 13c. Should I replace it with a 3c course like K204 and take 16c this semester or what?
Personally, I would just take 13 credits. You have a nice start with calculus, English, and possibly science credit coming in, so you would be okay taking 13. If you really wanted to take 15, replacing A100 with K204 is an option.
You seem to be a high-caliber student, so you could probably handle 16 credits if you wanted to, but 13 would probably make for an easier transition into college and free up more time for making friends and other extracurricular activities. I would just stick with the schedule you have there and just stay on the lookout for more sections of Compass, and maybe wait-list a section or 2 that works for your schedule. You won’t be behind by taking 13 credits since you have lots of credit coming in, and all 13 of those credits are helping you progress toward your degree.