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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not so worried about being unprepared for the major- kid want's chemistry and took 3 high school chemistry classes (+2 physics classes and calculus)- but he does want heavy biomedical option and has really only had one HS biology class, so I know it will slow him down as catches up to the requirements.

What I am concerned about is an unrealistic view of how hard these majors can be-- DS is a hard worker, but he doesn't seem to fully grasp how difficult it is to be a STEM major and how much time he will spend studying. I *think* he will rise to the occasion, but I'm expecting a rough first year. [/quote]
Same for my DC who will be taking a lot of chem/bio classes in college. They are getting a C in AP Chem, and IMO, is not studying hard enough.  I worry that DC will struggle in college.  They claim it's because they are not good test takers, but I told them that college grades are mostly made up of tests, so how will they manage in college?  Response was a IDK, and shrug.   Sigh.  I'm hoping DC will mature more in college and get it together. I'm not going to pay ridiculous oos costs, so there's that.[/quote]

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