<p>There is an open text-box on the course preferences form, and I actually listed in that box EXACTLY what I wanted to take, and I got those exact courses. So essentially I picked my schedule and got what I wanted.</p>
<p>Obviously, though, it will depend on a) whether you even meet the requirements for those courses, b) there are openings in those courses, and c) who processes your request form. I don’t know if I got lucky because I’m a Foote Fellow or what, but it was nice.</p>
<p>If you don’t get exactly what you want, though, don’t worry. It’s only for your first semester that you have little say. Second semester and beyond, you get to dig your own hole! :p</p>