Audit or Credit?

[HmoobRX]

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Hey everyone,

I need some input on this dilemma. It's been about 5 years since I took Gen. Chem and my first time around I didn't do so hot. I got a C in it. When I spoke to admissions at one of the schools I applied to last year and asked if I should go back and retake the course; the reply was that I should probably focus on higher level classes unless I just wanted to review. Well, I've decided next semester, I'm going to retake the course since I want a better understanding of it this time around. Anyway, my real question is should I take this class for credit or should I just audit the course? I've never audited before so would I have to take exams with the rest of the class. If so then I might as well take it for credit. Please give some advice.

 

[SexyPlexi]

Oooh...hmm...I personally would go buy Chemistry for Dummies or some other book like that and read it and move on. I wouldn't want to waste a whole semester (or two?) retaking something. If you read a book like that you could probably remember a lot. Just put the work in yourself and don't waste your time/money going to class to listen to someone tell you things you can read yourself. That's what I would do at least.

 

[HmoobRX]

Oooh...hmm...I personally would go buy Chemistry for Dummies or some other book like that and read it and move on. I wouldn't want to waste a whole semester (or two?) retaking something. If you read a book like that you could probably remember a lot. Just put the work in yourself and don't waste your time/money going to class to listen to someone tell you things you can read yourself. That's what I would do at least.

LOL. Used Chemistry for Dummies to review for PCAT. I feel like having someone tell me what to do will actually give me a more comprehensive understanding of the subject. Also, I'll have someone to ask when I have questions. Of course, Chemistry for Dummies costs about $12 and the course at a CC will cost me $200.

 

[fenixtnlfan]

I think if you are going to pay for a class and sit through it you might as well get a grade for it. Plus if you apply to schools that have a cut-off for how long ago you took a class that 5 year mark might catch up to you. When I've talked to people who have audited a class, they can take the tests if they want but they don't have to. I don't know for sure though if you don't always have to take the tests since it might depend on the professor.

 

[Kirbypuff]

I think if you are going to pay for a class and sit through it you might as well get a grade for it. Plus if you apply to schools that have a cut-off for how long ago you took a class that 5 year mark might catch up to you. When I've talked to people who have audited a class, they can take the tests if they want but they don't have to. I don't know for sure though if you don't always have to take the tests since it might depend on the professor.

I agree. You might as well get a grade, and force yourself to really study for the materials.

 

[UNMorBUST]

I agree. You might as well get a grade, and force yourself to really study for the materials.

I agree as well. Your paying for it, so get all out of it you can.

 

[Storm90]

Is there an option to challenge for credit? Maybe you can initially sign up for an audit, and if you're doing really well, change your status to credit?