<p>I think it depends on the student’s preparation and temperament. I often have a few first-years who are qualified via AP scores to take my large upper-level humanities lecture course. I always meet with them after the first class to discuss whether or not they should stay in my class. Some of them have not yet acquired excellent paper-writing skills, though some will do just fine; it’s impossible for me to assess in advance. I tell them that they should stay in the class if they think the topic is interesting and if they won’t mind getting a lower grade than they might be used to. Some kids with lots of AP credit are perfectionists who practically have a nervous breakdown if they aren’t getting As, and such students are better off taking a lower-level class even if it involves some review.</p>
<p>As always, great advice from Hazelorb…</p>
<p>Your D’s background may have prepared her for “extreme academic rigor”, but has she had to do her own laundry, live in close quarters with a roommate, feed herself, live away from home, etc.?</p>
<p>I’m sure you’ve heard it before…the first semester is a lifestyle adjustment. No need to overdose on academics!</p>
<p>She’ll do great and have a lot of fun…try to stop worrying so much!</p>
<p>I think everyone pretty much explained the reasoning behind my statement. Your daughter knows herself the best, so ultimately its her decision :)</p>
<p>Sorry about the late response. I’ve been out of the country since my orientation. I can answer some questions if you guys still want me to.</p>
<p>I just found out I got a 5 on AP Spanish, and according to the UVA website, I should be placed into SPAN 4010. Problem: both Lou’s List and SIS say SPAN 4010 is not offered in the fall, and I would rather not take a semester off from a language. Is there a reason this isn’t offered, or am I misunderstanding something?</p>
<p>You can probably take any spanish class above the class you have placed out of. ie. anything that requires 2020 or 3010 such as any other 3000 level class.</p>
<p>Oh ok. Thank you hazelorb!</p>
<p>In SEAS, they recommend PHY 1425 and the lab 1429 as a second semester course. If you have AP Physics B (4 or 5), you get credit for PHY2010 and PHY2020. I was wondering which one is at a higher level? If you have credit for PHY2010 and PHY2020 do you still need to take PHY1425 ?</p>
<p>and msheard, how did u find out ur AP scores so quickly?</p>
<p>unless you have credit for the physics seas wants (the physics with calculus) then you must take the seas physics requirement because yours does not fulfill it. don’t be mislead by course numbers being “higher.”</p>
<p>@supermanzzz: There’s a number you can call. It’s on the AP College Board website somewhere. You need your AP number, and it costs $8 … totally worth it.</p>
<p>msheard, you can take any 3000 level Spanish class except for Spanish 3010. The Texts and Interpretation class is a good choice if it is available; so is Spanish 3020, Composition.</p>
<p>I will be a 2nd year transfer and have orientation later this month. As far as registering goes, if a class is closed on SIS (Elzinga’s Econ lectures for example) are we plain out of luck or are some of the spots in the “closed” class reserved for freshmen/transfers?</p>
<p>Some spaces are reserved.</p>
<p>okay clearly it is time to make a stick thread with notes about orientation, and the only thing in it will be
some spots are reserved each orientation
links to 20 threads about this
etc</p>
<p>For SEAS students, what are some AP credits from high school students can use for UVA course credit?? </p>
<p>Calculus (AB or BC), Physics C, Chemistry, … anything else? Thank you</p>
<p>cpj1000, I found this document after some searching on the SEAS website. It may be dated, but it will at least give you a starting point. </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.seas.virginia.edu/advising/pdfs/first_semester_fall_2008.pdf[/url]”>http://www.seas.virginia.edu/advising/pdfs/first_semester_fall_2008.pdf</a></p>
<p>The file Sabaray linked to seems accurate based on my experience at SEAS. It’s a pretty big/complicated set of rules, so feel free to ask specific questions if you have any.</p>
<p>I just came back from orientation with my daughter (the July 15-16 session), and we had an incredible time! It was so well organized, and they had some great information for both the students and the parents. I was impressed that so many people (deans, professors, etc.) took the time to talk to the parents. And according to my daughter, the student orientation leaders and course advisors were top notch. Great job, UVA!!</p>
<p>just wondering, for anybody who’s gone to orientation, how many people to a dorm when staying at hereford?</p>
<p>most of them are singles. there are a couple doubles</p>