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After checking completed credits, students should look at their majors' requirements. A selection of [[Scheduling#Resources|resources]] for major requirements and prerequisites is listed on this page. Based on these requirements and prerequisites, students should create a schedule. While 12 is the minimum number of credit hours to be considered a full-time student, any schedule with more than 16 credit hours is not recommended for first-year students, unless they are coming in with no credits.<ref>https://registrar.gatech.edu/registration/enrollment-status</ref> 15 credits (about 5 classes) is recommended, but take 12-13 credits (about 4 classes) for a lighter load first semester. In addition, follow the guidelines below: |
After checking completed credits, students should look at their majors' requirements. A selection of [[Scheduling#Resources|resources]] for major requirements and prerequisites is listed on this page. Based on these requirements and prerequisites, students should create a schedule. While 12 is the minimum number of credit hours to be considered a full-time student, any schedule with more than 16 credit hours is not recommended for first-year students, unless they are coming in with no credits.<ref>https://registrar.gatech.edu/registration/enrollment-status</ref> 15 credits (about 5 classes) is recommended, but take 12-13 credits (about 4 classes) for a lighter load first semester. In addition, follow the guidelines below: |
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β | * ''Never retake courses unless there is an extremely |
+ | * ''Never retake courses unless there is an extremely specific reason for doing so.'' While students may not feel comfortable with all the material in courses that they already have credit for, material can always be reviewed, which is a much better option than retaking entire courses. Retaking a course does not guarantee that the material is fully learned, risks the possibility of a low grade, and takes time away from other courses required to graduate. |
* Avoid taking a [[chemistry]], [[calculus]], and [[Computer Science|computer science]] class together, as taking all three at once can be a lot of work. A similar guideline applies for math: avoid taking more than 4 credits worth of core math classes at once. |
* Avoid taking a [[chemistry]], [[calculus]], and [[Computer Science|computer science]] class together, as taking all three at once can be a lot of work. A similar guideline applies for math: avoid taking more than 4 credits worth of core math classes at once. |
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* Labs tend to be very time-consuming, so avoid taking more than one class with a lab section in a semester, with an exception for science majors. |
* Labs tend to be very time-consuming, so avoid taking more than one class with a lab section in a semester, with an exception for science majors. |