Update schools that I’m not taking a planned class now or later?

[beeepbooop]

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I am a non-traditional applicant and work on top of finishing up my pre-reqs this semester. I was considering taking microbio in the spring (as the only class I’d take), so I listed it as a planned course on my application. As I organzine my life pretty much (lol) it would be so so much easier to not take a class in the spring due to work/moving/etc.

Should I let schools know this now or wait until any potential acceptances come? I would love to know the day I (hopefully) get an acceptance that I am in, no ifs ands or buts, but at the same time don’t want to hurt my chance of an acceptance if having it on my app for now “gets my foot in the door.”

What do you guys think?

 

[DSchoolorBust202X]

If it's not required for your schools, you can probably let them know after December (and hopefully an acceptance) when you finalize your schedule since there is a possibility you might still take it.

 

[knewstance]

I wouldn't touch anything until after acceptance. After that, contact your school of choice and let them know about your change of plans unless micro is required for that program.

 

[beeepbooop]

Thank you @knewstance and @DSchoolorBust202X !

 

[Faefly]

Why would you tell them now! You might even change your mind until January.

 

[beeepbooop]

@Faefly youre right! Thanks!

 

[someday112]

I have the same question but for Fall courses. I changed my plan for Fall at the last minute but didn't want to touch anything on AADSAS. Is it okay to just update after my grades are in?

 

[DSchoolorBust202X]

I have the same question but for Fall courses. I changed my plan for Fall at the last minute but didn't want to touch anything on AADSAS. Is it okay to just update after my grades are in?

As long as you take all your required pre-reqs before the school's respective deadline, updating after grades are in should be fine.

 

[dent_wannabe]

I think no need to inform them at all. As long as you complete the prereqs for the school you intend to matriculate at and finish your degree, then you should be fine. Schools understand that there are many circumstances which you won't be able to take exactly the courses that you listed (such as two courses that you intended to take ended up having a scheduling conflict, or your university suddenly decided that they could not offer the course you intended to take at all for the semester, or you suddenly learned through a degree audit that something you intended to take would not count).