<p>Is there an advantage to a college kid taking certain college courses at a junior college over the summer and having the course credit transferred to their regular 4 year college? Their summer grade is not calculated into their regular GPA. I'm told it's advantageous to take the more rigorous classes (Math, Science, etc). Does anyone have any experience with that? Thanks for your input.</p>
<p>I think it’s a great idea if your college will allow it. My daughter took one class at a local community college on-line and another on-line class through an approved University but she had to get permission from the head of her department, her adviser and the Registrar. A friend of hers took a math class at the local community college because she heard it would be easier, and as you said, knew it would not count towards her gpa. win-win situation.</p>
<p>S took 2 classes last summer and is taking one this summer at the 4 yr. college where H works. He had transferred after 1st semester freshman year and only 6 of his credits would transfer to his new college. So if he wanted to graduate on time, he needed to make up some credits. He also had to get approval from his university (dean and registrar). After this summer course he will have taken the maximum amount of transfer credits for his program. But at least he got a gen.ed. and a couple of cognates out of the way.</p>
<p>be careful and inquire on the math and sciences if they are equivalent. D University would not take majority of the science/math courses offered locally, the reason for the science was it was not a 3 hour lecture course only a 2,or not fit for engineering major and the math Calc III did not have Maple component to it, had to sign a waiver that she was responsible for it regardless of what the local school offered, she would have to learn the Maple part on her own time, during a course it would be needed. Engineering major = major pain with requirements</p>
<p>Ditto the pain for science majors. No CC classes accepted as math/science prereqs, must be taken at a 4 year, with permission. Check with your advisor by phone if you’re considering this. D is taking only gen ed ones locally to free up her scheudle a bit next fall (otherwise incoming freshman taking 18 credits, 2 sciences w/labs, and a min. 3.5 gpa requirement…yikes!).</p>
<p>Not a good idea if the courses are to fulfill premed requirements.</p>
<p>It can be a good idea, but usually has to be pre-approved by your school in order for the credits to transfer. It is good for taking the required classes that you do not particularly care about.</p>
<p>MUST, MUST be pre-approved. My son’s school only allows two classes to be taken at an outside location and neither can be in his major.</p>