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<p>How's that for a disconnect?</p>
<p>I got the idea rl41090 was a GT, taking bio at the college where rl41090 is currently enrolled, which is not Cornell, because Cornell specified it as part of its GT requirements. And finding bio very tough sledding at this other school.</p>
<p>Am I mistaken?</p>
<p>monydad is correct in this case!</p>
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<p>hmm, should I be insulted ?
But based on my ancient experience the chance of intro bio being a significantly easier course if taken at Cornell would not be very high. That might be something to think about.</p>
<p>thanks for all the responses to my question about gpa. Marny-thank you so much! it's really cool to find an oswego alum. on this board (you're the first)!</p>
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<p>no...it's just that cayuga usually comes out on top of things...he overlooked something in this case...</p>
<p>cornell is definitely a step up...but i think it's more of a social issue than an academic...</p>
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no...it's just that cayuga usually comes out on top of things...he overlooked something in this case...
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<p>My bad. I had thought the poster was indicating they are currently at Cornell and looking to transfer out. Wine and whiskey at a dinner party will do that to you.</p>
<p>Correct monydad-- I am currently taking bio at another school, not at Cornell (I'm a GT). Despite it being an "Intro" course, it's notorious here for its difficulty. Last semester, the average on the final exam was a 62!
I'm sure it wouldn't be so "impossisble" if I was actually a Bio major, like everyone else in the class :)</p>
<p>rl41090- Totally understand a hard biology class. I have need worked so hard to get a B in my life. And this semester while practically EVERYONE in the class are biology majors....I am a journalism major. In over my head does not even begin to explain it.</p>
<p>Norcalgirly-- I am journalism too!! Everyone was like, WHY are you in here?! I pretty much have to explain myself everyday, lol. It's rough because two of my roommates are prepharm, and we are basically taking the same classes. </p>
<p>So true though, I have <em>NEVER</em> done more work in my life to only get a B. I feel that we are kind of at an advantage now though; perhaps Cornell courses won't seem so difficult after this year of hell</p>
<p>^This would be an exception to what I said earlier. Obviously, non-majors/non-premeds who are forced to take science courses might find them to be tough. For the rest of us, it's pretty much standard fare. I took b/w 3-4 science courses/semester each of my first 4 semesters at Cornell.</p>
<p>I currently have 20 hours of bio/week in med school so that's the equivalent of around 6-7 bio courses at the same time. Despite the heavy courseload, the means on the tests have never been below 80% (below 70 will result in a failure). So, even though it's hard to imagine how we get through it all, we do our best.</p>
<p>Doing our best is all we have I suppose! Even though Cornell requires you to take courses outside of your major I am glad I have taken Biology and some of the others. It is important to get a well rounded education and Cornell ensures that, even if you are transferring there. </p>
<p>20 hours of bio/week is a lot norcalguy...at least it will all pay off</p>