Saturday, February 26, 2011

Scheduling
Scheduling is very important aspect of college so you want to make sure you do it well. The best way to schedule is to ask your advisor what classes you should be taking, figure out the best times to take those classes, and then sign up for them as early as possible.

1. Pick your classes
Your advisor should give you a set of classes you need to take and then options for electives. Talk to your friends about what electives they are taking or have taken, or just pick a class in a subject that interests you. Ideally you should have between 15-20 credit hours a semester.

2. Pick times and teachers
Once you have a list of classes you need to find the best times and teachers for the classes you will be taking. If you're like me, you want to have small breaks in between classes. I find it much easier to just have all your classes in a row. If you go to myedu.com and put it all your classes. it will generate all the possible schedules for you. Also make sure you check out reviews on professors at ratemyprofessors.com. For tough math or chemistry classes you really need to make sure you get a good professor.

3. Sign up for classes
The last step is to sign up for your classes. You want to do this as early as possible, so check when registration starts. If registration opens at midnight or 6am, it's worth it to stay up/get up in order to register. Classes fill up fast so sign up early.

Check out my schedule for this semester:CS 111 - Introduction to Data Structures

GEOL 101 - Planet Earth

GEOL 102 - Planet Earth Laboratory

MATH 156 - Calculus 2

POLS 210 - Law And The Legal System


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26 comments:

  1. CroptimusFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    MC'd :D

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  2. Have fun!February 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    that's not so bad, its okay.

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  3. TheLakeFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I'm just coming up to college next year, will have to have a go at this myself :O

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  4. xmeesxFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Damn I'd wish I had a scedule like that!

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  5. sfxworksFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    same :/

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  6. ChristopheFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    15 is generally considered normal, but you have to be careful about taking too many credits. After 15 I think you have to get approval depending on your school. Or maybe it's 18. You also don't want to over extend yourself in your first year.

    I have to agree, I like that schedule.

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  7. RQFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Good tips, I normally find the classes I want, write down the ID numbers when when my time come sup it is quick to get everything set, if a class is full, search for classes during that time and try to find something useful.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    The most important thing when scheduling classes is to ensure you don't have any early morning classes on Monday morning.

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  9. wolvzFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    what do you study? geology? that's a fine schedule, but i prefer mine :D ehehe

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  10. Come At Me BroFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Nice info!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I never scheduled anything before 11 am. Think that's where my shitty sleep cycle got started, hah.

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  12. Blog Master FlexFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    nice info, i suck at scheduling. The ratemyprofessor is a sweet tool!

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  13. AnonymouseFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    i wish i could go back to college.

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  14. SpikeFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    need to think over my scedules...

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  15. DesuuuuFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    My college doesn't allow us to pick times and teachers :/

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  16. Igneel21February 27, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    man, college here its way to different

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  17. JoefissFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Pretty interesting since my countries school system isnt even close to college

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  18. rinnsFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I'm so interested in reading about this, I left highschool when I was 16 and never finished. I also live in Australia so I will never know what college will be like ;___;

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  19. dsfaFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I wish my college let me pick this stuff

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  20. synoptixsFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    good steps to follow in getting good classes/times

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  21. Jesse BrooksFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    My timetable this semester is pretty good. All day monday, a few hours tuesday afternoon, wednesday off, a few hours thursday afternoon, and then a couple hours friday morning. Very breezy for second year. :D

    Nice blog btw.

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  22. BurgerFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    ratemyprofessor is a life saver!

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  23. rochaMarch 1, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    nice post!!i hate schedulling but those were some really nice advises..

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  24. Jessica ThompsonMarch 1, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Hey, check out my university blog!
    Followed
    alphabetalife.blogspot.com

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  25. JaylanMarch 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    ugh college

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  26. JackMarch 6, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Sound advice. I always use the rate prof sites.

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