how are courseloads viewed?

[D0CTORX]

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With all the course load threads popping up and such I just wanted to know; is there a benefit in having a rigorous course-load?

In a quarter system having 15 credits is normal, but if you took 20 credits the whole year would that be looked upon positively?

I know if the courses are very easy like art, film, music, then I would assume no.

But what if they were all math/science courses and 20 credits a quarter?

For example:
Two math classes, a physics class, and a engineering class all in one quarter?

 

[Eiot]

I'm sure they'll take it into account, but from my observations it's not weighted as heavily as it would be if you were applying to dental school (they eat that **** up).

 

[gyngyn]

No one looks that closely. The screeners have a few seconds to look at your gpa. If it's good, excellent, if it's not, not.

 

[wjs010]

I think you are referring to the semester system. In a quarter system, 12 hours is a full load.

 

[Marika11]

At my school, a full load quarter was 16 credits (4 cr per class average). Of course this is quarter credits.. 1.5 qtr credits = 1 semester credit