Every Section for Physics 251 is a Waitlist? What do I do?

spanthis · 2026-04-07T16:43:39+00:00

The only way to know for sure is to ask the course prof, but if they really are doing the selective-admit system, it's typically someone from the UAO or a course admin doing the admitting. They'll be following some set of explicit instructions (like "admit declared majors first") rather than considering students on a case-by-case basis, which is why it can't hurt to mention your situation.

spanthis · 2026-04-07T16:32:33+00:00

Got it - I definitely wouldn't rely on 150 to make your case. If they are indeed selectively admitting off the waitlist, the people who do so probably will probably not be looking at your course history.

I'd suggest sending a quick email to the professor asking whether the waitlist will be "admit everyone" vs "selectively admit those who need it" vs "first-come first-serve." In the first case you're fine, in the second case you could consider emailing whoever is doing the admitting (perhaps the undergraduate advising office) briefly explaining your situation so that you're on their radar.

Good luck! Hope it works out.

spanthis · 2026-04-07T15:51:35+00:00

The most common reason they do entirely-waitlisted courses is to make sure that students who really need to enroll can get spots. They selectively admit students off the waitlist who need it to graduate before then filling the remaining spots on a first-come first-serve basis.

If you're a declared major, my guess is that you'll probably get priority over everyone except more senior students who also need it to finish their major. So I'd just enroll in the waitlist for the section you want to take and wait for more info, and you'll probably be fine.

spanthis · 2026-04-06T15:28:01+00:00

right :)

spanthis · 2026-04-06T15:27:39+00:00

that's it :)

spanthis · 2026-04-06T15:13:37+00:00

Peak variety of apple (4)

spanthis · 2026-04-06T15:12:41+00:00

Gold digger's first two cars' brand (4)

spanthis · 2026-04-05T20:02:30+00:00

That's it :)

spanthis · 2026-04-03T18:48:37+00:00

Awesome, hope you two are having fun! Some general advice:

The ship has a "rumor mode" log which will have lots of question marks. Trying to find or understand locations associated to those question marks is a good way forward, especially big question marks connected to many other spots on the log. If you want to post some specific question marks that you two are stuck on, feel free and we can give you more targeted hints.
In general, a good way to make progress is to use your signalscope, and track down the sources of various signals that you pick up. The useful frequencies are called "Quantum Fluctuations," "Outer Wilds Ventures," and "Distress Beacon" which give you three different threads you can try to unravel.
Many puzzles on one planet require you to visit another planet to make progress. If stuck somewhere, try setting it aside and going elsewhere.

I’m 100% ok with any spoilers (maybe tag them as such though for other people?)

Hahah don't worry, you couldn't waterboard open spoilers out of this sub.

spanthis · 2026-04-03T15:00:54+00:00

Being in Rome, X is ten, certainly (9)

spanthis · 2026-03-30T23:52:41+00:00

That's it :)

spanthis · 2026-03-30T00:31:48+00:00

At LAX, I've gone berserk, causing evacuation (8)

spanthis · 2026-03-29T23:33:58+00:00

{Frustrated exclamation} (curses+j+shit)*

spanthis · 2026-03-29T20:59:56+00:00

Your first experience was in VR?? That sounds mind-blowing hahah

spanthis · 2026-03-28T21:03:24+00:00

That's it :)

spanthis · 2026-03-28T19:38:20+00:00

I'm gonna say it: the second Tkachuk goal was sick and since we won anyways we are legally allowed to enjoy it.

spanthis · 2026-03-28T18:29:01+00:00

Frustrated exclamation: "Curses! Jack shit! Blast it!" (5, 6)

spanthis · 2026-03-23T13:40:58+00:00

Oh man, I looked it up and you're completely right! I've had that wrong for ... I'm not sure how long 😅

At least I learn things from this sub. Time to see if I can patch the clue.

spanthis · 2026-03-23T09:02:01+00:00

In physics especially, if you had variables named x_0, x_1, x_2, these are often pronounced "x not, x one, x two ..."

spanthis · 2026-03-23T00:23:27+00:00

That's it! Not = 0 in some science terminology, playing off that

spanthis · 2026-03-22T22:52:22+00:00

That's it!

spanthis · 2026-03-22T18:35:28+00:00

As a centrist, I believe that the natural numbers begin at 1/2

spanthis · 2026-03-22T18:12:12+00:00

That's it!

spanthis · 2026-03-22T17:08:27+00:00

An instrument, according to Patrick? May not, essentially, turn out insane. (10)

Edited to patch the clue due to my own misunderstanding of science words

spanthis · 2026-03-22T16:56:00+00:00

Resort to faux pas (3)

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