<p>So I'm banking on the fact that I'm not getting into Ross PA (I find out within the next couple weeks or so) and thus I need to do well Freshman year to have the best chance to get admitted. Since the LSA Course Guide has been posted for Fall 2012, I looked through the courses and have planned a schedule I'd enjoy and would think would look rigorous enough. I've also looked at previous threads about the topic and took that advice. Here is what I would want to take in the Fall: </p>
<p>POLSCI 101 - Introduction to Political Theory</p>
<p>CICS 101 - Introduction to International Studies</p>
<p>STATS 250 - Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis</p>
<p>CLCIV 101 - Classical Civilization I: The Ancient Greek World (in English)
[OR]
CLCIV 121 - FYS: Africa, Race, and Ethnicity in the Ancient Mediterranean</p>
<p>MATH 115/116/185 - leaning towards 185 </p>
<p>So now I have a few questions. Am I even allowed to take 19 credits first semester. Are those FYR classes i've selected more interesting/easier than ENG 124/125? I'm in Calc AB right now and doing okay but not spectacular, so would you suggest the honors calc 1 class (I've read that calc 2 is a weeder)? And lastly, are these classes difficult enough for what Ross likes to see, but yet managable at the same time?</p>
<p>Also from what I've gathered on these forums, it's best to take calc in the fall and econ in the spring. So anybody have any other classes/type of class that would be good to take in the spring w/ econ (I'm probably getting way ahead of myself now).</p>
<p>For a full time student, you would most likely take 12-18 credits per semester. An advisor in their right mind would NEVER let a first semester freshman ever take 19 credits their first term. Therefore, I would not take a statistics course and a calculus course in the same term. Along with your choice of FYWR, I believe that CLCIV would be more for a student going into the humanities. If want to go into the business field through Ross, personally, I would take ENGLISH 125 as it emphasizes the writing of expository and argumentative essays more. Though ultimately your choice of courses would be in-consult with an academic advisor.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. The reason I added Stat in was because I took AP Stat jr. year (got a 4) so I figured I’d have a decent grasp of the material beforehand and Ross would like to see that extra quantitative course. Reading some things about the course online say that it’s not really too much work but just doing the practice tests. I’m in AP Calc AB now so I also figured by doing calc 1, it should be mostly review but also strengthen my math skills.</p>
<p>You definitely don’t want to take Math 215 if you’re doing “okay” in Calc AB. My son sailed through AP Calc AB in high school (never, ever had to study, got straight A’s, scored a 5 on the AP exam) and 215 was not easy. He ended up doing pretty well, but it’s a weeder class, for sure. You would be wise to strengthen your math skills before taking on 215, in my opinion.</p>
<p>MichMom, he’s talking about Math 115. 115 is not very difficult at all, on that note neither is 116 but you don’t have to take that anyway so don’t worry about it. Your proposed schedule is pretty easy, and Ross will enjoy your initiative in taking so many classes, however I would drop one simply so you have more time to get involved in extra-curriculars, 19 credits makes involvement on campus significantly more difficult. I would likely get rid of CICS or PolySci, take math 115 over 185 for sure (no reason for any pure math background as a BBA student), and get involved with clubs and try to get leadership positions if possible.</p>
<p>I think you have to take a stats class in Ross so unless the LSA stats class gets you out of the Ross stats class I would wait because I think they are the same. The PolSci 101 class should be interesting but I don’t think it is difficult - I have met the professor and I think you will like it. If you are doing not that great in AB Calc in high school you may find Math 115 to be difficult. It has a nasty curve. I am not sure what the honors math is like. As far as the FYWR requirement, I would look for the class that you find most interesting. Don’t discount taking classes that are interesting or that are taught by the better professors - often these classes open more opportunities than ones that you think “should be good for you”. I would aim for 14-16 credits - there is no reason to take 19 credits. You would need special permission to take more than 18 and tuition increases when you take more than 18.</p>
<p>I appreciate everyone’s input. @res ipsa, I read on another thread that you are able to test out of the Ross stat req.
So right now here’s what I got:</p>
<p>Fall
POLSCI 101
STATS 250
ANTHRCUL 101/SOC 100
MATH 115</p>
<p>Spring
ECON 101 + 108
COMM 101/102
CICS 101
ENGLISH 125</p>
<p>I still have a couple questions though. Is it better to take the FYW req in fall or spring and how much work does it require. How are the COMM classes? I needed another class, and it looks like it isn’t a complete joke (like AOSS 101). What is ECON 108 specifically? It looked like it supplemented 101 well and is only another credit. And lastly, is there really any huge difference between anthrcul and soc at Michigan?</p>
<p>Econ 108 is a P/F, you just have to show up and do a weekly budget to pass. It was an interesting class, it’s all about basic personal finance in real life, but doesn’t really supplement 101</p>
<p>One thing to consider: When you enroll in Ross, your GPA resets. In other words, any classes you take freshman year won’t count towards your Ross GPA.</p>