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[quote=Anonymous]Former college prof here.  I weighed in quite vehemently (but privately and in advance) re DC’s first semester course schedule.  Took no for an answer re number of courses, but insisted on not combining two killer courses in the same term at a point when DC had zero experience with the U’s expectations.  Was thanked later and have consistently been consulted since.

I do think if your DC appears to be setting him- or herself up for failure, you need to speak up and explain your concerns.  And know the add/drop deadline first term, so you can remind DC to reassess in a timely fashion.  It’s all new to them, so if you’ve BTDT you can point out things they might not think of.

Also, college admissions has created a situation where in high school the mantra seemed to be “take as many of the hardest courses as you can as early as possible.”  That is a really stupid way to approach college.  Take courses when you are ready for them and arrange your schedule so that you have time to give each course the attention it deserved.[/quote]

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