<p>I was able to reg for Sets and Logic even though they didn’t have my calc 2 transcript/wouldnt let me in diffeq yet. However it doesn’t look like theyre saving any slots for freshman since they prob dont rly get too many. But I doubt its that popular of a class. </p>
<p>I’m actually trying to delay my graduation for a lot of the reasons aforautumn cited. It’s pretty nice to have a socially acceptable reason not to have a job. If I pass 2 actuarial exams and realise I could get a job instead of just an internship, then I can slam 3 econ classes in the Spring and forget about math/actuarial science minor/ taking some interesting liberal arts electives. Also its possible I’ll discover something I haven’t even thought about yet that will motivate me to take a different path. Just graduating these days doesn’t mean too much</p>
<p>I’m not saying that those that don’t graduate early aren’t truly exceptional, nor am I saying it’s reserved for the few elite. </p>
<p>I just think if we found out own way to devoting time outside of academics, then we could possible accomplish more. You can only do so much in 12-weeks, and between classes. If someone were to graduate in 3 years, at the end of the third year, they have an entire year to pursue what they want with zero distractions, while everyone else is finishing up their degree. A person going through 4-years, gets any off time during school(and then time we, have when we’re not working on classes) and then a few summers (probably only 3 since, we are required to take at least one summer right?). </p>
<p>Sometimes, that time is better spent spread out, but it might also be better to have it all at once. I choose to mine all at once</p>
<p>I know everyone that graduates in 4-years can just spend that “extra” year doing what they want, but this is what I’m choosing to do.</p>
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I have goals, but I don’t have to disclose them to anyone, I’m sure you understand my unwillingness to say everything on a public board.</p>
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The top priority isn’t graduating early, but when you set a goal, you make sub-goals that need to be met before the main one is reached right? That’s like this.</p>
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Oh no, you exposed my plan to impress people! You’re absolutely right, if that were my goal, then it would be utterly worthless.</p>
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To be honest, getting a math degree would make me feel pretty good. Unfortunately there are things you can’t do with college hanging over you.</p>
<p>You say that now, but the exams in that class were brutal! The grades were all posted online anonymously so I can say that a loooot of people did poorly on them lol</p>
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<p>Well, you did ask if it was going to be a burden, and that’s my response as someone who has taken summer classes before and who has taken 2 of the 3 math classes you are looking at.</p>
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<p>I believe the summer requirement gets waived if you come in with a certain amount of AP credit.</p>
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<p>I think what was meant by this statement was that graduating early doesn’t look impressive to grad schools or companies looking to hire, both of which look more at what you did during college, not how long it took. If you don’t plan on going to grad school or trying to go right into the work force at a highly competitive job this makes no difference. But if you do plan on doing one of these things it is a serious concern. When it comes down to it, you’ll be competing with people that have similar majors and similar grades, only they’ll have an extra year of specialization or an extra internship or an extra year of research and you’ll just be a year younger. I’m not trying to attack your plan, just letting you know possible consequences, as it is better to be aware of them before than after. If your goal isn’t grad school or a highly competitive job, then just ignore what I said lol</p>
<p>Okay, but I competed with high schoolers with less time on high school, and less ECs, to get into UF, which was my top choice, I’m guessing that other places like a high job or grad school would be more competitive, but it’s not like it’s so uncommon to for an early graduate to get a job or into grad school, that we’d all be blown away if it happened (unless you would). Even if it does lower my chances, it’s not like I’m screwing myself over completely.</p>
<p>Agreed. Just a bit of perspective in case you were planning on trying to get into an ivy grad school or trying to get a 6 figure job right out of college.</p>
<p>Getting back to the other topic, I have changed my stance and I think you <em>should</em> take 3 classes in the summer if you’re prepared to work like crazy. It will give you the chance to see if you can handle a high hour/semester schedule in an environment that is more or less irrelevant. The classes are not going to be that tough compared to what you will take in later semesters, and their material won’t be all that relevant to most future classes you’ll take. Worst case scenario is you have to drop one of the classes or you get a poor grade in a class or two (which in the perspective of your entire college career probably won’t mean much, as long as you pass), not to mention you’ll know where your limit is (since you seem like you’re gonna load up on classes in the fall too). Best case scenario you do fine and get a better idea of what college classes are like.</p>
<p>Who cares what classes Funnells decides to take. This kid clearly sounds like he doesn’t “need” (or care about) your advice by his sarcastic remarks. If he overwhelms himself and does badly, that’s his problem since he clearly knows best.
Anywho, the main point here is PREVIEW. Why don’t we stick to the topic? I actually want to know what to expect from preview as well :)</p>
<p>I would like to clarify that the 9 credit Summer Requirement is NOT waived for student coming in with enough AP credits. This rule was changed and all non-transfer students entering in and after Fall 2011 will have to take at least 9 credits at a State University to graduate and AP credits won’t waive it.</p>
Some times I wonder why I go on college confidential.</p>
<p>Regardless of how sarcastic or rude I came off, I really do appreciate advice, people need other perspectives, and you guys really did show me the effects of graduating early, even if if I didn’t receive them how you might have wanted.</p>
<p>I’ll give CC a round of applause one more time!</p>
<p>For those of us that will be coming in as junior-level transfers, does anyone know if they hold seats in common 3000 and 4000 level classes for Transfer Preview? I imagine that it would be a little difficult, since upper level classes are usually smaller and there are a lot more of them… I would hate to choose a later Preview date and not be able to get into half of the classes I want to take that first semester.</p>