Comparing "must take" / "can take" lists at two schools [college graduation course requirements]

I made the Must Take list for my S25, to compare two similar but not identical majors at his top two choices (S25 was too busy trying to get late assignments in for the third quarter… :roll_eyes:) I thought the must take comparison was very useful and interesting, as it showed (to me) the different in focus between the two programs. S25 could care less, never even looked at it.

What he DID find helpful and interesting though - on the must take chart I also included which classes were covered by AP credit (or estimated AP credit from this year). That was more interesting to him so he could see where he might have time to add a minor or pursue something interesting but not related, if AP credit had cleared enough space for him.

I also set up the must take list in two different views - the first was trying to compare like course to like course, then showing what else was required by each. The second was comparing the suggested course progressions (so like Fall Freshman year, Spring Freshman Year). The first view showed how the programs were similar and different, the second showed more how he could have room to potentially add other classes or maybe study abroad.

(Also, yes, I’m a little OCD with the charts… why do you ask? :wink: )

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