Semester VS Quarter System

randomkid98
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 02:01:47 +0000

Hey guys!
I need some pros and cons for each system! If you know someone who could easily answer this, please tag them.
I’ve been accepted into 4 colleges so far for Psychology major:
UCI Honors (Quarter)
Cal Poly SLO (Quarter)
UC Davis (Quarter)
SDSU Honors (Semester)

After I got waitlisted at my dream school (UCSD) I’ve asked myself if I’d honestly be able to handle the quarter system. I guess I’m also a little biased already because I live in San Diego and really want to stay at home (implying SDSU). I’m pretty sure that even if the quarter system ends up being perfect for me, I’ll already have a negative view of the other school(s) because I’d have to move away from my family.

I’m a hard working student and I’ve taken many AP classes (Well, only 5, but that is a lot for me because I have ADHD and anxiety). 4.18 W GPA, 4.18 UC GPA, 3.92 UW GPA, 33 ACT Composite. Would going to a school with a quarter system (aside from being away from home) be overwhelming? Are the classes too quick? Is there no down time?

What are the pros and cons of each system?

P.S. If you have any info regarding these 4 schools/ their psychology programs I’d greatly appreciate it!

Thank you B-)