<p>Physics major D will be taking Orgo (+lab), classical mechanics (mid level Physics) (+lab), and upper level Math. Its "only" 12 credits but they look nasty to me. She entered with sophomore standing so she can get away with a lighter load, and has half of her distribution requirements done. Seems like the potential benefit to her GPA should offset any concern about the absence of non-science course on her transcript for this semester, right? (Benefit is entirely hypothetical, as D will not necessarily take advantage of free time for studying, as she prefers to rely on osmosis for knowledge acquisition).</p>
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Everybody needs a plan. That's her plan. ;)</p>
<p>As to the semester strength, anything that lets them take it down a notch is fine with me.</p>
<p>Hm. At my university, 12 credits (3 classes) was the border between full-time and part-time, and in fact my school would not let you do that more than once ever. In other words, it was seen as a pretty severely light courseload. If this is more normal at your daughter's school, it's probably okay. If she likes, she can sub out either physics or math for two easier courses.</p>
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If she likes, she can sub out either physics or math for two easier courses.
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Not as a physics major she can't.</p>
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Everybody needs a plan. That's her plan.
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Actual quote: "Dad, I didn't kill myself for grades in HS. I'm not gonna start now."</p>
<p>She can't delay them by a semester?</p>
<p>Actually, with her advanced standing, she could. Its an idea.</p>