<p>FWIW, I normally recommend Math 121 over 131, so I would usually agree with Cav's advice.</p>
<p>However, in this instance, you might want to stick with the Math 131 class. It fits your schedule well, and Diana Morris gets rave reviews for her ability to teach the material and relate to students. If you switch to 121, you may end up with an instructor that's not nearly as good as Diana Morris.</p>
<p>BTW, my other suggestion, which you've already implemented, was to drop Biol 201 and pick-up Mr. Elzinga's Econ 201.</p>
<p>IMO, the schedule and teachers you have now is quite good. I suggest you relax a bit and keep what you've got lined up. Unless you’re addicted to ISIS, and you just can’t resist the urge to continue swapping courses.</p>
<p>I am totally addicted to ISIS. It's not that I love swapping courses...I just love checking what classes are available. There's nothing better than checking a course and seeing the class isn't available...and then nabbing the 1 spot that opens up 15 minutes later.</p>
<p>I'm stuck again with my schedule. With Math 121...</p>
<p>Upsides
1. I don't have a dreaded 8 AM Math Discussion.
2. I wouldn't have to go to class until 11 AM on T/R
3. I would get a sweet 2 hour break on MWF (10-12)
4. To get 15 creds for Phi Beta Kappa, I'd fill my schedule with Tennis I from 1-2 MWF.</p>
<p>Downsides
1. On Thursdays, I'd have class from 11 AM-5:30 straight w/ ECON discussion from 7-8
2. I might end up with a horrible Math 121 teacher.</p>
<p>I'm leaning to Math 121 because of the huge upsides. I bet I could sign up for Math 131 and Math 121 simultaneously. I'd just check out how Math 121 and make a decision from there I guess.</p>
<p>Does anyone know for an absolute fact that the 15 cred / semester requirement for Phi Beta Kappa allows the use of a P/F credit?</p>
<p>HUGE DOWNSIDES:
1. On Thursdays, I'd have class from 11 AM-5:30 straight w/ ECON discussion from 7-8
2. I might end up with a horrible Math 121 teacher.</p>
<p>Why would you trade a great Math 131 instructor, pretty good schedule, etc. for these two potential train wrecks? And another hour of "class" on MWF?</p>
<p>You need to give ISIS a break; save your jockeying for the spring semester!</p>
<p>The only real problem with your existing schedule is the 8 am Math DG. You can probably endure that for one semester. No more waffling -- make a decision and move on for goodness sakes!</p>
<p>major: computer science or maybe cognitive science (CLAS)</p>
<p>enwr 210 - MWF @ 9
psych 220 - MWF @ 10 + M @ 6
kor 101 - MTWRF @ 11
FOOD!
phil 100 (if available, might switch into art 161) MW @ 1 + R @ 6
cs 101 + lab (might switch into 101E) MWRF @ 2</p>
<p>suggestions & comments?</p>
<p>You know guys, sometimes the added work and material depth of a more difficult class are reasons TO take the class. Not to avoid it.</p>
<p>Just sayin...</p>
<p>That's just stupid.</p>
<p>There are people who took either AP or IB classes for the academic enlightenment, and depth of knowledge. Not just to help get into college :)</p>
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<p>Well said. <em>high fives cav302</em></p>
<p>I took AP/IB course purely to get into college/obtain credits. I believe the AP/IB programs would collapse without people like me.</p>
<p>The best reason I have for my APs is that I was told I was smart and I'd be dumb if I didn't take 8 APs. 3/8 don't even fly in the e-school. </p>
<p>And I agree with Cav. If you're choosing between a harder class and an easier class, same exact subject/material...gee. A better GPA will outrank a few measly classes.</p>
<p>A harder/more in depth class is great if it's relevant to your future goals and course of study. If it's just to meet some sort of distribution requirement or something, then it's a waste of time. No one is impressed if you work hard for the sake of working hard.</p>
<p>After doing the IB diploma, I quickly came to realize that the classes were more interesting, and it did help me get into college. But, now I'm in, I care much more about a GPA that which class I take. Unless this harder class is something needed for future success, I'm taking the easy road.</p>
<p>A high GPA is great, but you'd be surprised at how much graduate programs and employers value actual substance. Many professional programs are much more concerned about your board scores than your GPA, as well.</p>
<p>All I know is that a high GPA > tough courses when it comes to pre-med.</p>
<p>One of my roommates last year said that GPA and MCAT scores are the most important thing, followed by interviews and then extracurricular stuff, for med school.</p>
<p>Probably, unless you're applying to MTSP programs where everyone also has studly research/recs/coursework. Also, from what I've seen, I think it's much more likely that you'd get into medical school with a high MCAT and middling GPA than a high GPA and a middling MCAT.</p>
<p>Yeah, I definitely agree with you, cav. Two pre-med applicants could have gone to the same university and taken the same courses and have drastically different GPA's. The MCAT helps set a standard for how much a student really knows. From what I've seen on the pre-med boards, it goes like this...</p>
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<li>MCAT</li>
<li>GPA</li>
<li>Interview</li>
<li>Research/Clinical Experience</li>
<li>University you came from</li>
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<p>The loophole is to meet all the pre-med req's by taking the easiest courses possible at a decent school. I feel bad for those MIT kids that are killing themselves trying to get a 3.5</p>
<p>Yup, same order she rattled them off as. As she put it "your true colors come out on the MCATs".</p>
<p>As some are saying, sometimes people take classes to learn, and not just to make a lot of money when they graduate. Unlike you cav, there are people that care about more than money. Some of these strange people actually like learning... for the sake of knowledge... who woulda thunk it...</p>
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<p>Lol, precisely.</p>