<p>IMHO in view of my past discussion and knowledge of your interest in Dual Degree I would add. Please recall that you risk nothing by doing so. You have an extended period of time to attend class, see how your social life develops,work load of each course, prior to the drop date. The cost is the same, there is no penalty for a schedule change. You can shop some courses and then make some adjustments to your schedule. I have told you repeatedly that I have taken 6 courses on more than several occassions with no problem.
I did this while working, dating, playing in orchestra, partying, leadership in clubs and traveling out of town.....that is what I will tell you.</p>
<p>I think you should take a 5th course, graded.</p>
<p>The workload I can deal with. I am just wondering what classes would be good for my desires given my current setup (ie. what would be good for a 5th class for this Dual Degree). Stat perhaps?</p>
<p>When you register for 5 courses/graded option you can develop a scheme. Firstly have a couple of courses you are considering....attend, evaluate the class members, prof, work load and schedule of exams/papers. IF you put together 5 that spread the load/schedule EASILY got what you need. If one looks like way too much work for the enjoyment......blow it out of the line up and move to course #2. You will put forth a few extra class hours up front but not many.....you will enjoy your classes and you will maximize your class hours and work,party,travel hours as well. Many many kids are not up to putting in this effort and thus they trudge along after selecting their 4....only going to the 4 and that is it. I sometimes go to 7 or 8 classes to determine which one I find the best instructor and best class group...it has always paid off for me.</p>
<p>Yeah I've been using the Professor rating thing to see how people match up, using that to gauge which classes to sign up for.</p>
<p>I think that's good advice for anyone at any college when selecting courses. So much of the time it's the professor that really makes the difference, and how can you know if you'll like the professor unless you see him/her in person?</p>
<p>That is a good thing to do and when you get to campus you can investigate further by asking around as it were. Mostly you can go to a class, get the syllabus and scope out the feel of the prof. I spent a lot time putting together my first semester as you are and it has paid off. The time you spend now will be well invested for it gives you a working knowledge of the requirements and the rules.....soon you will know which sector is which type of course. It becomes second nature very quickly when you spend the effort before you arrive on campus. You will be surprised how many kids spend little or no time.</p>
<p>Are you going to be a senior, Hazmat?</p>
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<p>Double concentrations. Each concentration requires 4 additional courses in that area. Some courses double-count to fulfill requirements, but you'll still need to make up the CU.</p>
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<blockquote> <p>don't you have to apply to a specific program for that (like Huntsman or Jerome Fischer)?</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Those are very specific programs. You are allowed to persue a double-degree program, as Legendofmax wants to do.</p>
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<blockquote> <p>Are you going to be a senior, Hazmat?</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Hazmat is going to be a Junior in the College.</p>
<p>No, I have advanced standing but it is my third year. Hey you guys are getting closer to leaving for your respective schools.....not too long now.</p>
<p>Move-in is September 10th for me. Still have a while to go...</p>
<p>Legend, while a dual degree program does require additional planning, you won't be badly off if you start at the end of the first semester. If you need a fifth class, take a social science: Econ, Psychology, Sociology, whatever. </p>
<p>I would recommend saving the pass/fail classes until you are in the higher-level courses.</p>
<p>Is there just some master list of requirements with all the respective classes offered under each requirement list? That would be helpful</p>
<p>thinkjose: I am just having trouble figuring out a fifth course. Right now I am aiming for Math 104, Chinese, Econ 001, and a Writing Seminar.</p>
<p>Ask your advisor. :P</p>
<p>My advisor hasn't helped me in this realm despite that I've asked like 8 times, literally. "Take it slow!"</p>
<p>I don't disagree with your comment but it makes no sense to me. You cannot use PF for a requirement so you could use PF for additional language that you want but don't need or any course you don't want to put the max work into.....but are very interested in. With 8 PF available and meeting the required units for two schools and inability to use them for required courses in major...well you will be hard pressed to use all 8.</p>
<p>So I couldn't use it for Chinese or the Writing Seminar, for instance?</p>
<p>Nor econ nor stat (if you decide to take it)
But you could use it for history, to fulfill a requirement...</p>
<p>IF you have any language AP or SATII or you can take a placement exam and fulfill the requirement then you are complete for that requirement. THEN you can proceed to take Chinese PF. IF you have enough standing or can place test out of any course......you have met the requirement and can then proceed to take courses PF. IF you know the requirements for you major and yet still need to take hours it is all gravy. Does that help you??? I may not have been as clear as I could be.....let me know.</p>
<p>I took IB and I wasn't able to take a higher level language test so I will have to fulfill the requirement via a class. Seems like I won't get to use my PFs too much right now. Still need ideas for a fifth class though that won't kill off my GPA.</p>