Chem 1A in Spring?

_08Holla
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:24:45 +0000

My high school didn’t have AP Chem, and the chemistry I did have wasn’t terribly strong, but I’m doing ok thus far. You can PM me your midterm score if you really want, but keep in mind that this is college, and you’re not going to get A’s in a class with new material unless you work your tail off. Be patient, and remember that everyone’s going to have to take classes where they’re learning things for the first time too.

If your schedule is stacked right now with tough classes, it could make sense to put of 1A until spring, but don’t get too far behind. Everyone’s going to get challenged eventually, it’ll just take longer for some than others. FWIW, I got a 47 (not percent), which will effectively curve up 12% or more going by the syllabus. If chem is one of 3 (or more, you masochist) technicals you’re taking right now, then it could definitely make sense to put it off if your schedule’s going to be easier next semester.