<p>While I believe it is not mandatory, it has been strongly suggested that all scholars take the the S version of ENGL101. S versions are for all scholars and the classes are conveniently held in the Cambridge Community Center classrooms…Looks like each S version has 19 seats per section. So, when you look up the class on testudo, type in ENGL101S. So far, the only assigned teacher is Rebekah Cunningham and her reviews are positive (see ourumd.com). She only teaches the MWF sections…TUTH section.s are still listed as “staff” FYI, since this is the first year a lot of students will not be exempt based on just SAT scores, the S sections are not subdivided into specific scholars programs like they had been in the past - to make scheduling around your other classes easier.</p>
<p>The colloquium, however, is mandatory and it sounds like as long as you put the work in and participate, you should not have a problem getting a good grade. It’s only a one credit class, so I doubt it’s a heavy work load. This class is taught by the people who are in charge of your program, and they all have individual styles. The grade history varies between the scholars programs, but the majority get A’s with most of the rest getting B’s and a minority getting below that.</p>