Please help: Would should I do with regard to math major?

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The discussion centers on a student seeking to fulfill prerequisites for a math major at a community college, specifically HS math course 3, chemistry, and biology. The student has been accepted into a liberal arts program with a mathematics emphasis but is considering options to expedite their path to a math major. Recommendations include enrolling in night classes, exploring summer sessions, and considering credit transfers from other institutions. The consensus emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to meet academic requirements.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of high school mathematics curriculum, specifically HS math course 3
  • Familiarity with community college course offerings and scheduling
  • Knowledge of credit transfer policies between colleges
  • Awareness of placement tests and self-study resources
NEXT STEPS
  • Research local community colleges offering night classes for prerequisites
  • Investigate summer session options for accelerated learning
  • Explore credit transfer agreements with nearby institutions
  • Prepare for placement tests using self-study materials
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Students considering a math major, academic advisors, and anyone navigating community college course prerequisites.

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I wanted to simply take a 2-year math program at the local community college, but I did have the required prerequisites of HS math course 3, chemistry, and biology.

I've since been accepted into their liberal arts program with a "mathematics emphasis", but I'm starting to have doubts. If I could simply acquire these needed prerequisites, and start the "real" math major next year, I couldn't care less about the 1-year delay.

How might I go about getting these prerequisites? Should I look into night classes or something?
 
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Holocene said:
I wanted to simply take a 2-year math program at the local community college, but I did have the required prerequisites of HS math course 3, chemistry, and biology.

I've since been accepted into their liberal arts program with a "mathematics emphasis", but I'm starting to have doubts. If I could simply acquire these needed prerequisites, and start the "real" math major next year, I couldn't care less about the 1-year delay.

How might I go about getting these prerequisites? Should I look into night classes or something?

Do you mean did not have the prerequisites... I would definitely look into night courses! Maybe there is a summer session that has not started yet? Perhaps they can take credits from another local college that offers night courses if the one you are attending does not have what you need when you need it.

Do whatever it takes. That's probably the best advice I can tell you.
 
Do they have placement tests that you can self-study for?
 

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