Intermediate Algebra...

[amnsota47]

I am attending Michigan State in the fall and I recently took the placement test. I didn't do well at all. I got placed into intermediate algebra. In high-school I took pre calculus and I got a B and an A in both of the semesters. It just seems like my pre med classes are so far away. I will do everything I can to finish well in my four years. I also wouldn't mind taking summer semesters as well. I've done very well in all of my science courses throughout highschool and I took all IB. I know it's different in college but what can I do to help complete my pre med classes in four years? Pls reply


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[Drrrrrr. Celty]

You can ask to retake the test or argue that it did not represent your abilities in math. But depending on whether it's a remedial course or whether or not it's a college level algebra course designed to put you into calculus afterward it may be necessary for you to preform well in your next math classes.

 

[I'm No Superman]

What is the math course progression at your school?

 

[amnsota47]

Well essentially I would move from intermediate to pre-Calc to Calculus. The only bad part is that I have to wait until my second semester of freshman year to take Gen Chem. I want to to Gen Chem two in the summer so I can get caught up before sophomore year.


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[TheBiologist]

petition or sign a waiver; they likely have to let you enroll in the math you want to even if they don't recommend it

I hadn't taken french 1 in a year and failed the placement test, signed a waiver against their recommendation, got an A in french 2. bit**es.....