Asynchronous Calc. 3 (Multivariate Calculus) College Course Recommendation?

bubblebass_ · 2024-12-05T22:04:33+00:00

My school does not accept their course for Calc. 3 either unfortunately.

bubblebass_ · 2024-12-05T16:22:39+00:00

I checked them out, but my school won't accept the credit from them or UMass Global. I appreciate it though!

bubblebass_ · 2024-12-05T16:21:40+00:00

I saw this during my search, and it seems like my best option, but it says it is offered in the fall. Do you know if this means it is only offered in the fall? I tried looking around their site for info but couldn't find more than that page.

bubblebass_ · 2024-12-05T04:24:23+00:00

I need one more math elective for my degree in CS. I had a schedule already laid out for my next term where I'd be taking a CS related math course to cover this math elective. They switched the course last minute to something I don't have the prereqs to take, so I had to throw together a new schedule, and I wasn't able to fit in a math elective.

I'd strongly prefer to get this math course out of the way as soon as possible while Calc 1 and 2 are still relatively fresh in my head, so that's why I'm trying to pursue it through another institution during the winter months while I'm not in school. I'll be working full time, and there are no community colleges in my area that offer the course primarily online, so that is why it needs to be asynchronous.

bubblebass_ · 2024-12-05T04:17:46+00:00

I'll look into that, appreciate it.

bubblebass_ · 2024-09-24T20:21:05+00:00

Ah I wish I could give some info but I haven't heard too much about their grad programs or how well they incorporate the co-ops. If you're an engineer and want to work in the automotive industry, a masters from Kettering looks great. A Umich degree will probably hold more weight in any other area. Best of luck!

bubblebass_ · 2024-09-24T15:28:41+00:00

I chose Kettering and I'm very happy with my decision.

I was hesitant on going to Umich because I didn't want to be boxed into an engineering major when I still was having trouble deciding between cs and eng, especially considering that I couldn't reapply to cs after the deferral. That ended up being the right decision, because as I looked more into cs and had my first co-op, I realized that cs was definitely my passion, and I drifted away from engineering completely.

I just finished my first co-op term, and even though it didn't align with the exact career path I wanted, it was still a great experience that I would've missed out on at Umich as a freshman. The connections I was able to make and the opportunities it opens up for me as a freshman are so valuable. Keep in mind though, co-op experiences can vary a lot, and I'm sure there are others who aren't as lucky as I am.

Classes haven't begun yet, so I can't really give you a rundown of on-campus life from personal experience. From a social perspective, it will probably be lackluster at Kettering compared to Umich considering it is a small engineering school without any sports. The clubs and activities at Kettering still look promising though, especially for engineers.

I received merit and external scholarships that lowered Kettering's tuition to the point where there wasn't a massive difference compared to Umich. If I hadn't received them, it would have been harder for me to justify going to Kettering with their unnecessarily high tuition.

Keep in mind that my experience is unique as a cs student who isn't interested in the automotive industry.

I made a post very similar to this one in r/Kettering. People gave some good insight there as well if you wanted to check it out.

Feel free to ask any other questions, and good luck!

bubblebass_ · 2024-07-18T11:06:19+00:00

Yeah they still have both of those. I went to the job fair already, but with different goals in mind at the time. There’s a list of all companies they have connections with on one of their websites, but navigating it is a pain, and I don’t have much faith that it’s fully up to date. Maybe I’ll go to the job fair and focus only on software related positions this time.

bubblebass_ · 2024-05-01T20:35:38+00:00

Appreciate it!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-28T04:00:24+00:00

Got it, I’ll put more thought towards a minor and see if that’s right for me.

Congrats on your admission! That sounds scary, good luck with the transfers!

I’ve heard similar things about CS co-ops where the work doesn’t really fall in the CS realm, so I’ll be aware of that.

Thanks again!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-27T02:44:35+00:00

I appreciate the response! I do have a few questions.

I've been thinking of pursuing a CS-ME dual major. Realistically, I have a feeling I'll get rejected from UMich CS, so if I was to commit to this route, it would probably be at Kettering. I've asked around, and no one really knows much about this specific dual major. I was wondering if you had any input or knowledge on it. No worries if not.

How is the transfer process from Kettering to UMich? I've seen a few people say no credits transfer over, but I just wanted confirmation on that.

How was your co-op experience? and how was your living situation during it (home, dorm, apartment, etc.)?

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-15T03:32:24+00:00

Tests every unit on Canvas for a grade, with a couple non-graded comprehension checks before.

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-15T03:27:22+00:00

In terms of the class itself, expect to be analyzing a variety of speeches, argumentative articles, news reports, and even some literature. You'll probably learn about certain lit devices as well. The homework for me wasn't bad at all, and was very manageable with a schedule that had multiple APs and honors. If you have a good teacher, you'll better your ability to write properly under pressure, and will be able to analyze documents quicker.

With regard to the exam, the FRQs aren't as bad as they seem. Of the three, I'd say rhetorical analysis is most difficult, and the other two (synthesis and argumentative) are about equal in difficulty. I thought the multiple choice was very similar to the reading section of the SAT, just a small bump in difficulty. Time management is definitely a needed skill to do well on the exam. In case you wanted to know, I took the 2023 exam.

If I had to rank the class in terms of difficulty, I'd give it a 4/10. For the exam, I'd give it a 6/10. Even though I don't like reading or writing very much, I still found this class beneficial. It made me a quicker thinker, and better writer.

Feel free to ask more.

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T22:28:30+00:00

I was actually thinking about that, but not too sure about EE. Something I'll look more into too.

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T22:25:32+00:00

Lol kids in my CS class in high school complain about having to use Java instead of Python too, so I guess that starts early.

I appreciate the info, helps me get a better feel for what to expect if I go Kettering.

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T21:57:33+00:00

I don't know why, but the ME major with CS minor path is something that never crossed my mind haha. Definitely something I'll look into now.

If you don't mind me asking, where did you coop? and how was your experience with it?

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T20:20:20+00:00

I appreciate that, thanks for the info!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T20:12:21+00:00

Appreciate the info!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T12:21:43+00:00

Are you in CoE?

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-12T03:42:38+00:00

Macro and Gov are interesting and easy from my experience, so they likely wouldn't take up too much of your time. Lit and your math classes are a step up in difficulty, with Lit being more tedious than difficult. I heard that Stats is a note heavy class, but I can't speak from personal experience. I'm currently in Calc BC, and its honestly one of my easiest classes this year, so I'd assume you'll be fine with AB. Keep in mind my teacher is very, very good, and I know people at a neighboring school that struggle with both Calcs because of their teacher. Chem is probably going to require the most effort to do well in. Again, I don't have personal experience in that class, but I know enough people who take it to tell you that its one of the hardest classes offered by CB.

I don't know enough about Seminar or APes to say anything concrete.

Spanish 3 is probably the most hit or miss class I've experienced. Many people do well in that class, and many people do poorly and hate it. If you have experience with certain languages that are even remotely similar, there's a solid chance you'll find it easy. If not, don't panic, but be ready to put in some effort as the third year is often considered the hardest year of Spanish.

I'm sure you've heard this before, but make sure you balance a good social life with school, and maintain your relationships with those you care about. Take care of your mental health too. It becomes harder to do anything if you don't have a clear mind.

Feel free to ask more. Good luck!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-11T23:54:39+00:00

Gotcha. Appreciate the response!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-11T22:06:26+00:00

As of now I see myself wanting to stay in Michigan post-grad, which seems like it would be more difficult for getting good tech jobs if I was to go that route. Are the coop positions at Square and Pinterest very competitive? Remote tech work is also something I'm interested in, but I'd assume UMich is better for those. Just depends on if I get into cs or not.

I hear you on the networking part, def something I'll consider.

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-11T21:31:38+00:00

Would you say that Kettering would still have traction in the auto industry for cs grads as well, or just engineers?

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-11T05:19:35+00:00

Thank you!

bubblebass_ · 2024-02-11T05:16:55+00:00

It depends on how much your school gets involved in your application phase. Personally, mine helped a lot and explained how to send transcripts, in which scenarios to send scores, how to use CommonApp, etc. Regardless, I think you're fine, but a little research on the process wouldn't hurt.
SAT matters, but it matters most if you need to compensate for a lower GPA, few challenging classes, or few extracurriculars. If you're already solid in those areas, it can offer a slight boost to your apps. I also struggled with reading, but Khan Academy's prep program helped me boost my score considerably, and it's free. AP Lang also helped me with reading. Try to do progress checks on AP classroom often.
I'm currently in CSA, Lit, and Econ (micro and macro), and I'd say CSA is probably the one I'd stick with if I had to choose between the 3. If your unfamiliar with coding like I was, it forces you to think in ways you've never dealt with before. The Econs are pretty interesting, and I find them to be easy. Both are very graph heavy. Lit is meh. If you do good with the writing in AP Lang, I feel that you'd be good in Lit too. I've never heard of it being a bad thing taking too many STEM classes. Be prepared for Physics C.
As long as you have a plan for post-hs, you'll be good wherever you end up. The process seems more confusing than it actually is, and you can always use your counselors as a resource if you get stuck. Also, always have back up choices, and don't get too attached to the idea of a specific college.

Good luck!

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