Current CS Senior at UMD - ask me anything

NjDaddy
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:18:11 +0000

Hi All. My son got in UMD in L&S and planning to go for CS. He has met two out of three gateway requirement. Math 140 by AP in High School and CMS-131 by clearing placement exam. Now only CMS 132 is pending with 2.7 GPA.
He is planning to get 19 credits (6 subjects) in his first sememster. He has STAT 400, ENGL 120, FIRE 120, CMS 132 and two gen eds (GEOG 202 and public speaking).
To be admitted to CS starting from Fall semester he needs to get 2.7 and above GPA. He is capable of doing it but is it advisable to take 19 credit? How hard it is to get good GPA with these subjects?