Four Scheduling Pitfalls to Avoid for the Next Semester!

Scheduling classes for next semester? Here are Four Scheduling Pitfalls every Scientista should avoid!

December 1, 2011
By Julia Tartaglia

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That upper level Pharmacology and Human Diseases class is the reason you chose your major, and you want to take it now. So who cares if it requires two department intros? If you study really hard, you’ll be fine…right? Again, before you go skipping your intro classes, we advise you to consider carefully. Advanced classes are filled with experienced students who have been immersed in college for some time now. They know how to study for exams and know what is expected of them. They may have even covered some of the material in earlier classes. We know you’re smart, but though you may be capable of understanding the material, you will be at a disadvantage. Furthermore, by skipping intro classes, you miss out on valuable fundamental information that you could be learning in the more basic classes. We advise that you only skip intro classes if your school has a placement policy (such as advanced standing for AP credit). If your school allows you to shop classes or add/drop, try sitting in for a while before you commit. You’ll get a feel for whether or not you’d be in over your head. And again, if you’re a freshman or sophomore, don’t feel like you’re missing out – you will have time to take advanced classes as a junior and senior, and you will be well prepared for them!
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