Variety of Classes?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I have been planning my schedule for my next two semesters of community college and have found that I only have computer science courses to take in order to get my Associates Degree. There are literally no other general education classes I have to take, since my AP credits excused me from all of them. Do colleges like to see a variety of different classes on transfer transcripts? Should I take more natural science and social science courses in order to prove to them that I am intellectually flexible (but at the same time risk getting a lower gpa by taking more classes)?</p>

<p>Also, I did terribly at the first university I went to. It was a top 20 school, and I only lasted for one semester before getting expelled for academic integrity violations due to a variety of different reasons such as depression and pressure. I have since recovered from the incident and have recommenders that are willing to attest to my character, but I am afraid that my grades in my first college will tell other universities that I am unable to handle a rigorous curriculum, discrediting my work at community college. What can I do in order to convince adcoms that I can handle rigorous work?</p>

<p>Thank You</p>

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<p>Colleges will put emphasis on your more recent academic record. If possible, get the people writing your LORs to address the changes you’ve made and your current maturity and willingness to work diligently. Also, a supplemental letter from a physician or therapist could help to show that you now have the tools to overcome your past issues.</p>

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<p>@entomom‌
What do you think about the “variety of classes” question? Will colleges find it unattractive that I took solely computer science classes in community college as opposed to a wide variety?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>