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1. Are shorter terms balanced by less material, so ultimately the same amount of course material is taken, or does quarter system get more done? Are classes like Calculus, in which you'd learn about differentiation first sem and integration/series in the second, would the course material be spread out over three quarters instead?
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Yes, for example in math, I believe it's one semester of multivariable, and one semester of linear algebra/differential equations. Or something similar to that. It's the same material covered since the UCs have the same accredidation under ABET for applied sciences. For UCLA, it's just split in half.
32A: Multivariable
32B: Multivariable
33A: Linear Algebra
33B: 1st/2nd Order Differential Equations
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5. Is there a limit on the number of freshman seminars? Provided that you register early enough, are you likely to be enrolled in the seminars that you choose, even if you take multiple (3+ lets say)?
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The point of seminars is to either develop an interest in a field, or learn more about a specific topic interest. Taking 3 or more is too many in my opinion. You would be wasting time (Well technically not, but you want to take other courses at this stage.) You you can get in if you sign up early.
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7. Can you request a 3 person dorm? How likely is this to be approved?
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You are assigned - you don't get to request. You can only submit a request for which type of dorm you want - plaza, suite, residential hall.
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8. Are the good dorms generally more expensive? Can you choose which one?
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Yes, the plazas are more expensive than the residential halls. If you come to Open House, there will be housing tours, so you can see for yourself and make a selection. There are perks for each, depending on your character.
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9. When I sign up for classes for the Fall Quarter 2008, when should I do so to guarantee that they won't fill up?
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There is a sign up time for each student based on class standing and misc. priority accommodations. You can check this on URSA when you have access. If there were no system, then enrollment will be chaotic (it already is a bit). Don't worry about this until you finish high school. Enjoy your time .. and Prom.
