I am a freshman in college majoring in Electrical Engineer & I want to know that even though my major is 5 years can I graduate in 4 or even 3 & a half years if I go to summer school every year?
2006-09-19 15:29:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN DO IT IN 3 & A HALF!!!
2006-09-19 15:33:39 · update #1
its possible! just make sure you take the RIGHT classes!
2006-09-19 15:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by jeanne g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes You can possible graduate in 4 years with a 5 year program. I would say that you can do it in three. Do to the fact that depending on where you are going to school you can only normally take on summer school class a month during summer school
2006-09-19 15:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by janice_g_baker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you do the MATH yourself! Your program will have a set minimum for how many credits you need to graduate. Add up the max you think you can handle in a term - add those up for fall and spring - and then add in one or two classes for summer terms, and see if you can finish in 3.5 years.
NOW, what will trip you up is the availability of classes. Your early classes will be available any term and summer too. But when you get into the more specialized engineering classes - some are only available certain terms, and many classes have stringent prereqs, so you might not be able to pull off the schedule you want as fast as you want, as prereqs can slow you down.
You are also doing yourself a HUGE DISERVICE by NOT setting your summers aside for engineering INTERNSHIPS. you can make a lot of money and bget great experience. And I can tell you as an engineer myself - and one who makes hiring decisions at my company - I would consider you on the BOTTOM OF MY PILE by NOT taking the effort to get some experience before you graduate. I would NOT be impressed by your early finish. And that's common in the industry.
2006-09-19 15:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
yep you can cut off major time if you take summer courses. but the real deal is what do they offer in the summer. if they dont offer the rigth classes summer school isnt really a big help. but if you take even one course a summer you can cut off 9 or 12 credits off the end of your degree so depending on your school summer planning and the courses you can in 3 summers cut off 27 credits at the very least. and thats only 3 classes a summer.
2006-09-19 15:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it takes quite a bit of your day and night to do it. You have to take the max. number of credits that the school will allowed, and if you are able to handle it get an override and take a few more. You need to get your basic pre recks out of the way as soon as you can. CLIP sometimes helps, as does summer-school but you won't have a social life until you are done. I hope you have a very understanding girlfriend and parents that are willing to help you make your goal. Good Luck
2006-09-19 15:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically speaking, yes.
Realistically, it depends on your courses and whether or not you want to have an aneurysm. Keep in mind that most four year degrees take five, anyway. Also keep in mind that if you have a part time job it will be more difficult to handle the number of classes per semester you would have to take, so make sure you're getting your money from somewhere else.
2006-09-19 15:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be possible, but it will probably be hell to do it. I am doing an accelerated program right now (Earning a Doctors of Physical Therapy in 6 years) and let me tell you, its horrible! I have always taken more credit hours than my friends and had very little time to hang out and relax. I know graduating early sounds good when you are starting out, but the workload is quite overwelming.
2006-09-19 15:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know someone who did it in 3 1/2 by going to summer school, and challenging some courses (CLEP), and taking a maximum load. If you do that, make sure you can handle it and keep your grades up. He had to get special permission to take over 19 hours per semester.
Best wishes.
2006-09-19 15:33:46 · answer #8 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, i'm about to graduate in dec, which will make 3yrs 4 months
but i went all summers, and always maxed out the amount of hours i could take, and never dropped a class, but fair warnign this leaves little time for a personal life.
2006-09-19 15:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by evilmonkeyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be difficult because many classes follow in a sequence and they may not be available every semester. You can usuall speed up graduation by taking summer semesters, but I think it would not speed it up that quickly.
2006-09-19 15:37:11 · answer #10 · answered by mischa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if your program offers trimestral or if you enrol a max load every summer break and sem break.
2006-09-19 15:32:09 · answer #11 · answered by Wars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋