<p>I signed up for this class (Physical Science) at a local college to dual enroll over the summer, but looking over the syllabus now it looks very similar to physics (I have already taken AP Physics B and C Mech) and below the level of coursework I have already done. I have also taken pretty much all of the other topics on the syllabus at the college level (bio, earth science, astronomy), except for chem (only as a high school honors class). Will this reflect badly on my transcript if I take it? I don't think I can drop the class at this point without it showing up as a "W" on my transcript, would this be worse than just taking it? If I was to drop it, would it be acceptable to explain in my application that I decided to drop it because it covered material I already knew, or would colleges not think too highly of that? Thank you! I really appreciate any answers. I wish a copy of the course syllabus had been available before I signed up :(</p>
<p>Technically its not the same exact class so colleges wouldn’t know it covered the same material. They would just wonder why you withdrew, but I don’t think it would be an extremely big deal if you tell them you withdrew because it covered material you already knew & took in previous classes. You’re being honest & if anything it will look good that you don’t want to waste your time in a class that doesn’t challenge you.</p>
<p>I’d take it. I’d talk with the Prof. and explain your situation. Ask if you can just take the final exam or something. Then, see if, while you’re getting credit for the class, you can be a sort of TA for the class. </p>
<p>My plan A would be:
-Talk with Prof. (scores on AP exams, topics covered)
-Take final exam (or have prof. orally quiz you, so he sees where you’re at)
-TA class, taking all tests/exams with class, so you can get credit
-build a good relationship with prof
-Get a good rec. from prof when it’s time to apply to colleges! :)</p>
<p>This would have a three-fold purpose: </p>
<ol>
<li>Cover any holes in your knowledge</li>
<li>TA class–new teaching opportunity</li>
<li>Get a good rec. </li>
</ol>
<p>My plan B would be:
-Talk with prof. (says no to TAing)
-Take all tests, but get exempted from showing up to class</p>
<p>Plan C:
-Talk to prof. </p>
<p>If Prof. is unyielding and not accommodating at all to your situation</p>
<p>-Drop class
-Explain to colleges</p>
<p>I think that this could turn into a really cool opportunity, if you can play it right! :)</p>
<p>Thanks for your help! It’s a distance learning class, so I don’t think I could do all of that 
But I decided to take it anyways, and it’s nice to get a comprehensive review of all these subjects! I really like science so at least it’s not too bad.</p>
<p>Oh, too bad. 
However, you can still do some stuff…you could consider emailing the Prof. and asking him if you could TA the class, citing your prior experience. You could also just take the class and be a really stellar student. Then after the class is over, you could ask to TA it for next time, especially if you like the topic. This could potentially lead to a good rec. One nice thing about DL is that you probably won’t have as much wasted ‘class time’, as a student or a TA; at least, that’s what I’ve found. 
Have fun taking the class! </p>