Grad courses vs. Undergrad

merper68
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:23:05 +0000

If there’s any sort of numerical distinction that appears on your transcript because you took the grad version, then go for it. Otherwise, there’s really no point in taking up the extra challenge. If you want to, just do the additional grad work but not for a grade. It’ll be just like sitting in on a harder course. There’s really no way to list on a transcript that you did this or sat in on a course, but there’s plenty of room for it on an essay. Assuming the courses you want to sit in on are focused and lead to whatever specialty you want to pursue in gradschool, talking about why you chose to sit and what you learned will make you look very motivated in your letter, and that’s a good thing.