Hey i originally applied for summer session, but got an email saying that if i wanted i could change it to fall session. Would anyone recommend summer session?How many people do summer session? I mainly picked summer originally to help my shot at acceptance. my uw gpa is 3.3 and act is 30 OOS from Florida. UW is one of my top 3 schools so i was think summer would set me apart from other candidates and give me an advantage. Thanks!
Personally, I love taking classes in the summer, but I would advise taking full sessions in lieu of A or B session which crams a lot into a short time. With full session it is 8 weeks instead of 10, but you get a nice break in between summer and fall quarter; about a month. It is a great way to get comfortable on campus, as it is completely laid back and everyone is in a good mood because it isnt raining, lol. Last summer I did a research program, but this year I will definitely take classes again.
I would highly recommend doing fall session–I don’t think applying for the summer term gives you any advantage, unless you feel like starting college three months early for some reason, haha.
If you really want a head start, then might I suggest signing up for Early Fall Start? You get to take a 5-credit class in August and it really helps you acclimate as a freshman.