You could take the placement test, and then start studying calculus in the summer (perhaps this is what you meant by “prepare for classes I’ll be taking in the fall”), reviewing specific precalc topics as needed when and if your calculus book seems to assume prior knowledge that you don’t have.
Is 6 credits and a good grade worth 54 hours of class, plus study time, plus $824?
Almost certainly not.
You need those credits anyway, and if I’m correct about the pricing scheme you’re under you’ll be able to get them later without spending extra money. And you can take a class that will actually be worthwhile/interesting for 6 credits instead.
It sounds like getting a GPA shouldn’t be a difficult problem for you. Concentrate on finding ways of doing that for worthwhile/interesting classes, and you’ll be fine.
You could take the placement test, and then start studying calculus in the summer (perhaps this is what you meant by “prepare for classes I’ll be taking in the fall”), reviewing specific precalc topics as needed when and if your calculus book seems to assume prior knowledge that you don’t have.
Yes, that’s what I meant by preparing for fall classes. What you’ve described has been my plan. I suppose if I boil it down, the real question is:
“Is 6 credits and a good grade worth 54 hours of class, plus study time, plus $824?”
Almost certainly not.
You need those credits anyway, and if I’m correct about the pricing scheme you’re under you’ll be able to get them later without spending extra money. And you can take a class that will actually be worthwhile/interesting for 6 credits instead.
It sounds like getting a GPA shouldn’t be a difficult problem for you. Concentrate on finding ways of doing that for worthwhile/interesting classes, and you’ll be fine.
I think that puts it into perspective for me. Thanks for the help!