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NinjatheGaiden
08-13-2004, 10:08 PM
hey guys whats up

I gotta question:

Im thinking of taking my second semester of inorganic chemistry (premed) through independent studies

That means that I dont get lecture, just study and take tests on my own. The course also has a lab on CD and I get full credit for it, just like a regular chemistry course

My question: On my transcript sheets, it'll say that it was an 'independent study' course and will be listed separately from the other courses, but in the same term, with its own gpa. So is this going to be looked at unfavourably in any way by Ross Admissions committe? all input appreciated!
MDSomeday
08-14-2004, 01:09 PM
I am curious what program is allowing you to do that. Please PM me with info.

Thanks
Pascal
08-14-2004, 01:17 PM
In my opinion correspondence courses are viewed the same as any other course. Schools usually only look at your final grade. I think that you should take classes with practical lab work whenever you can, it's good for your own development. good luck
NinjatheGaiden
08-14-2004, 01:38 PM
Hi,
Its through a branch of the college called 'self study'. I checked with my counselor and he said that it's accepted by the university - even though it's sort of separate from it. But I'm mainly concerned whether the Ross admissions will have any problem with it
discombobulase
08-14-2004, 03:07 PM
Your only hope is to get the director of Ross admissions to agree that such a course is acceptable and put it in writing.

No one else's opinion will count because the director can just say "that person was not authorized to say that."

If it isn't in writing the director can say "no I never said that."

and you will be rejected.
wolfvgang22
08-14-2004, 04:13 PM
Your only hope is to get the director of Ross admissions to agree that such a course is acceptable and put it in writing.

No one else's opinion will count because the director can just say "that person was not authorized to say that."

If it isn't in writing the director can say "no I never said that."

and you will be rejected.

Right on.

I was wondering though, how in the world you would do lab work via correspondence? I seem to recall that when I got my Chem degree we did a lot of lab work.....lol