Many students take college courses with the assumption that higher course grades will mean a guaranteed transfer later on. This may be true, or it may mean a lot of extra work for nothing. Can you determine which classes are likely to transfer based on the course number so you don't waste a lot of time and money on classes you don't need? The answer to this question is complex and may depend on how your current school assigns course numbers, how your transfer school views these designations, and your final grades in these classes.
What do course numbers mean?
If you view a college catalog, you will notice that courses have designations such as MATH 093, CHEM 110, HIST 215, etc. Have. While the reason for these designations may vary from school to school, they should give applicants an idea of the complexity of the material on offer. In an interview with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dr. Kelly S. Meier explained grade level simply: In general, lower numbers mean lower learning levels and fewer prerequisites. They may also mean more competition for class space, especially if you're just starting out.
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