How hard is honors? (math/science)

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<p>Hello, I am a science major "gobluspirit"!</p>

<p>I am thinking of taking general physics II and calculus III this upcomming winter.</p>

<p>I am thinking of applying to medical school in future, therefore I was wondering if it is good idea to take honors physics II and calculus III.</p>

<p>But I heard it is extremely hard, I don't want to mess up my GPA.</p>

<p>I want to hear more opinions from those who actually have taken it.</p>

<p>Plus, is B in honors better than A in regular?</p>

<p>(If it really doesnt matter, I am going for regular.)</p>

<p>Since from high school, this issue is always confusing.....</p>

<p>If I take honors it's kind of hard to maintain GPA, but it shows I challenged myself. But if I take regular I can keep my GPA good but doesnt show my eagerness of higher standard.</p>

<p>What are your suggestions Wolverines?</p>

<p>How hard is it?</p>

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<p>They are both tough classes, and I really doubt that a B in Honors is better than an A in regular.</p>

<p>I would take the Applied Honors Calc III next semester though...I took that one, the work is easier, and the curve more generous.</p>

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<p>then, is there huge difference bw A in Honors and A in regular?</p>

<p>The meaning of "huge difference" I mentioned above is: Does it worth doing ****load of work and get an A in Honors? instead of taking little bit easy myself and get an A in regular ?</p>

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The meaning of "huge difference" I mentioned above is: Does it worth doing ****load of work and get an A in Honors? instead of taking little bit easy myself and get an A in regular ?

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<p>It's easier to get an A in honors than in the regular class, and this is true across the board in honors classes.</p>

<p>I'm a little confused about what you refer to as Physics II. Are we talking about 240/260? 260 is genuinely more difficult, but well explained usually, and very generously graded and curved. 240 has one of the most brutal curves of any class at the university. The material is easier though.</p>

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<p>I took Math 285 this past semester, and overall, had a good experience. I think honors is worth it in the fact that you get to work in close quarters with a professor. Our class only had 30 people max at any given point in the class which helped with discussion and general atmosphere.
It was a challenge and I worked my butt of in the course, but would recommend it.</p>

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<p>better to have a slightly lower GPA then taking the easier route w/ a higher GPA. med school sees everything. they will see that u took the harder route, and took a risk and did okay. i know a friend with a 2.9 GPA haaaaard classes from u of M and 33 MCAT and got in to vanderbilt med school. Challenge yourself and do your best and do good on the MCAT and ull be fine.</p>