<p>What is the general policy on these courses? Many of the schools I am applying to refuse to pre-evaluate, so I am wondering whether I should take a math class online, or simply wait till next semester when I can take it as a regular class.
Any thoughts?</p>
<p>If you take it now, and the school doesn't accept the class. You will probably be forced to either re-take the class or take an exam for credit, depending on where you attend, the exam may be a lot harder or easier than the actual class.</p>
<p>If you've already been admitted for Spring semester, I wouldn't take the class. If you're applying for Fall and need the class to fulfill a pre-req, take it.</p>
<p>Thanks for your response and insights, Supa_Ramga. I plan to apply for admission for the spring/fall of 2010. I want to take it because I want to complete the math sequence by that time ( up to differential eqs); but I fear this will make admissions think that my math may not be strong, and therefore be a reason for them to consider that I am not academically strong enough ( I want to go into engineering or biochem, so both need a lot of math).
Should I still take it?</p>
<p>What Math class is this (Pre-Cal, Calc 1, 2, 3 etc)?</p>
<p>For instance, if the class was Pre-Cal, taking it online is not a big deal, if you've demonstrated academic success in subsequent courses in the sequence, clearly, you developed a solid foundation. The colleges will see that and will not make you retake Pre-Cal when you've already taken up to differential equations.</p>
<p>I wanted to take calc 1 online because I felt bad going 2 semesters without a math course, especially since my majors need a lot of it.
I do, however plan to take the rest of the sequence up to differential eqs in normal classes.
So if I take the rest of the sequence as normal classes and do well, it will look fine?
Thank you so much for your help!</p>
<p>Yes I think it's fine. Calc 2+3 and Differential equations builds upon concepts and techniques learned in Calc 1. If you do go up to differential equations, (I'd suggest taking Multi-variable as well) and do well in all those classes, you will not have to retake Calc 1.</p>
<p>They may not give you "credit," but you will not have to re-take the class. Regardless, there is a cap to how many units you can transfer, and many schools (which do not accept online courses) have you start with a fresh GPA. </p>
<p>Assuming you do well in the subsequent courses, taking Calc 1 online is not a big deal.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>Multi variable isn't offered at my cc :(. I am totally fine with not getting credit; I just don't want them to say "well obviously her math skills are not that great" or something along those lines.
Thanks so much!</p>
<p>My previous college did not even denote on the transcript that classes were online. I took an online music course and it was on my transcript the same as any other. Also tested out of one class and it was the same. There is no way for another school to know I didn't take them in the class room. I would check with your college to see how online courses are displayed on the transcript.</p>
<p>Oh, interesting. Thanks for the heads up!</p>