I failed the assessment test in college and now I will have take remedial courses?

Question

I don't know how the classes will be like but I'm more concerned about the english courses than the math because everyone has told me that these courses are really basic and that I already know this so I don't want to feel like in kindergarten ...... I come from a foreign country and I've been here for 3 years already but is not enough to speak proper english as an american do , so I want to improve my english skills . Will my english level affect me in my gpa in college if I will major in liberal arts????

If you have any idea about what I'm trying to say could you explain me how this work???? and btw which is the easiest subject in liberal arts overall for a person like me to keep a good gpa so I can transfer to a 4 year college ( i'm currently in comunity college , thinking of law or pshycology)

Answer 1

At some universities, remedial courses do not affect your GPA. These courses may be listed at below 100-level and possibly may be taken for Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit.

Remedial courses in English are excellent to take especially if English is not your first language. You will be able to learn the basics of English and strengthen your foundation in the language. Perhaps at your college, they will also emphasize in conversational English as well. It is better for you to master the English language now before you attempt to take other classes. In your other classes, there may be a lot of reading and writing and you may be required to speak in front of the class to make a presentation. Also, English Composition is often a graduation requirement at most colleges and universities.

Rather than looking for the easy liberal arts courses, take courses that will fulfill your general education requirements at the 4-year university that you intend to transfer to. Most general education courses would be courses such as:
-English
-Math
-History
-Science (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physical Science, Geology or Botany to name a few)
-Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or Economics)

Also, one more thing to consider, some universities do not transfer GPA's from other institutions. Your credits may transfer but your GPA from your community college may not. Only courses that you take at your 4-year university may factor into your GPA. Talk to your academic adviser at your college for more information.

Best wishes!

Answer 2

If you failed the assessment tests, it can only help you to take the remedial courses. They may not count toward your degree, but they will make it much easier to do the remaining courses well. In fact, if the grades count, it can only help your GPA to have some really strong grades in the mix. If you tried to take courses for which you were underprepared, the likelihood of your doing poorly in them would be strong, and that would harm your GPA. Don't listen to "everyone". Basic isn't bad; it is essential to have a strong base to build on.

I'm also somewhat bothered by your approach of taking an easy subject matter so that you could have a high GPA, on the assumption that this would help you transfer. Universities do take the rigor of your program into account, so a really good GPA in something known to be easy won't get you any farther than something acceptable in a known "tough" subject matter.

Answer 3

just take the class, the semester will go fast, These classes focus on sentence structure and grammar. the following semester you can take English 101