<p>Hey, i wanted to know if anyone knew what the Merit Workshop program was. is it like some type of remedial class or sumthin i shud def take cause i got a letter telling me i got into it. Can someone explain what it is and the advantages of being in it.</p>
<p>I am in one and it is basically a little longer and very dependent on the TA that teaches it and the type of class you want to do. I don't recommend the math b/c calc 230 is based all on the teacher b/c it is a lect/disc. Calc 220 is way too many hours. Chem is a good one I think (I was in the chem one but for 202/204). Bio I'm not sure I'd have to ask. What class(es) are you thinking about taking with the Merit program.</p>
<p>u said the math was lecture? cuz i got into math... its not good?</p>
<p>It's not bad. I just don't think it's needed. But you will prolly be alright b/c I hear the MATH 230 lect/disc is a good guy. But if you don't like his teaching methods you might be stuck. I don't know. It's not set in stone until you officially sign up. Visit the merit math lady when you're there (I'll check her email/name and message it to you). Just ask her about it. I never took it but the merit math doesn't seem to be as useful as the other programs. B/c you're not going to have longer problems in math that will help you as much as solving basic ones (you know what I mean?).</p>
<p>Anyways it's not bad but it isn't for everyone so that is why I don't recommend it as much.</p>
<p>Does anyone else have other experiences with the Merit programs for Calc and Chem because I was considering applying</p>
<p>I would also appreciate any opinions on this program as I was strongly considering taking it for calc. Is all the extra hours it requires worth it, or am I better off just taking the traditional course?</p>
<p>I hear the main advantage is that you get a little more individual attention and you get to work in small groups during class periods. This approach is useful for people who aren't really confident in trying to master calculus on their own, but many people are just fine with studying math on their own. It seems like the workshop program is also fairly structured so it will ensure that you don't get too behind, which is often what hurts students taking calc. </p>
<p>This website shows how merit students on average do better in merit sections compared to students in the regular sections, but you have to consider the fact that there are certain students in the regular sections just completely slack off, which inherently brings down the averages. </p>
<p>I think the main thing to consider is the type of learner you are. If you can learn well on your own, then the merit workshops aren't really worth it. Plus, you need to decide whether the merit section is convenient in the overall scheme of your schedule.</p>