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Hi all
I am in a little situation here, and i'm hearing all sorts of different things so why not hear the thoughts of teamliquid haha
My current situation is that I am in Music Theory I as a senior in high school. I am considering dropping music theory because I have already taught myself almost everything we are going to learn for the rest of the year and the teacher doesn't like me either. It sucks to be in a class where you know the teacher hates you.
By dropping the class, I would have a study block where I could get more work done and free up time for other things, SC2 and music mostly. It would also ease a big burden off my back because the teacher gives us stupid homework on intervals and transposition. She gives us intervals that are never used and not just like 1 or 2 of them to know we are doing it right, but 20 of them and that just takes up too much time for me to do that. Then she gave us a ton of instruments to transpose, then said that it wouldn't be on the test and that she just wanted to make sure we knew how to do it. Regardless, I don't agree with her teaching methods
The only downside of dropping this class is that I don't know how it will affect my chances of getting into college, specifically a college I really like. I am going to major in biology and maybe minor in music theory.
So there are both sides of the argument, should i drop it or no drop it?
Poll: Drop music theory?no (30) 73% yes (11) 27% 41 total votes Your vote: Drop music theory? (Vote): yes
(Vote): no
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I'm currently procrastinating heavily for my finals, but you shouldn't.
It's just two weeks of hard work, and after that you'll have all the time you want for yourself and, bonus, a free mind !
NVM, misunderstood your point.
Yes, you should drop it in this case.
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Are there not "makeup" classes the college provides if you don't meet the prerequisites for a course? If you are majoring in biology then you aren't going to need the music class for entrance, right? Then you can take their version of that music course for the prerequisite instead and continue to minor in music theory? That's how it works at my college anyway. I would just talk to a representative at the college and ask, because you really make it sound like this class is going to be terrible.
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Keep with the class. You may as well.
If you've already applied to schools (which you should have done already) then they already have your transcript up to now. They won't necessarily know you dropped the class for the spring until your spring grades are submitted. Some schools will care enough to check up on this, some won't. Students drop classes all the time, so as long as you have an uncontested A I don't think it will matter to an admissions person.
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On December 11 2011 01:32 Servius_Fulvius wrote:
Keep with the class. You may as well.
If you've already applied to schools (which you should have done already) then they already have your transcript up to now. They won't necessarily know you dropped the class for the spring until your spring grades are submitted. Some schools will care enough to check up on this, some won't. Students drop classes all the time, so as long as you have an uncontested A I don't think it will matter to an admissions person.
I don't have an uncontested A. That is part of my problem. To get a good grade, I have to spend tedious amounts of time to go over every note and make sure it's right which easily takes 30 minutes to an hour every time. I did it last quarter so I know how much work it takes and that we will only get more work as the year progresses
On December 11 2011 01:29 Grobyc wrote:
Are there not "makeup" classes the college provides if you don't meet the prerequisites for a course? If you are majoring in biology then you aren't going to need the music class for entrance, right? Then you can take their version of that music course for the prerequisite instead and continue to minor in music theory? That's how it works at my college anyway. I would just talk to a representative at the college and ask, because you really make it sound like this class is going to be terrible.
thx for the advice. I will ask on monday when their offices open.
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High school? Don't drop the class, especially if you don't replace it with something else that a college can see.
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I was hoviering over 'yes' til I saw that you wanted to study music in college. Save yourself the cash on the college courses by taking as much as u can in high school
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your worried a college is going to think less of you because you dropped a music theory class in your senior year..? lol?
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I think you should talk to your teacher. Approach her calmly, logically, and reasonably, and open a dialogue with her with regards to her teaching style. Be careful to be polite, respectful, and non-confrontational. I don't think you should drop the class until you try to reason with her.
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If you don't know the real downsides of your decision, how are we supposed to?
Do your research before making any decisions.
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On December 11 2011 01:51 gogogadgetflow wrote:
I was hoviering over 'yes' til I saw that you wanted to study music in college. Save yourself the cash on the college courses by taking as much as u can in high school
i don't get credit for the course
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If you're dropping it so you can spend more on SC2, that's just foolish and lazy. Stick with it and let this be a lesson for you in college and in life. You're going to have to take many courses you don't like, that aren't enjoyable, are incredibly tedious, and your relationship with the professor (or boss) may be poor. Better get used to it now rather than quitting. Not to mention, if you work hard and pull off an A, think of the reward. Despite the teacher not liking you, you still earned an A in a subjective course.
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On December 11 2011 01:46 GigaFlop wrote:
High school? Don't drop the class, especially if you don't replace it with something else that a college can see.
We have ourselves a winner here. *ding ding ding*
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Drop that shit like it's hot.
I took a design course in Gr. 10 and 11, loved it. Then dropped it in Gr. 12, and hung out with my friends everyday instead. Once you get into post-secondary you'll realize that pretty much nothing you did in High School actually matters. Besides, life's too short not to enjoy.
Edit: Obviously you should find out if you need it for College first. If you need it, it's a no-brainer, you have to take it. If you don't, then yeah I would drop it.
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I took AP theory in high school too. I wish I had dropped it.I had to work my ass off just to pass (ended up not anyway), and nearly failed biology because i was devoting so much time to it. If youre doing well in the class than just keep at it, especially if it's ap. AP credit is the greatest thing in college. However, if your are doing really bad, than gtfo like I should have. Seems like you and your teachers thinking is very dissonant lolol
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Dropping a class in HS. Not worth it.
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not worth it. theyr will be teachers that are worst then that. trust me
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Do it dude, I had some free time my senior year in HS and it made me much happier. I also had a remedial class that I was in and got out of it. Worth it
And I still got into a pretty good school. So as long as everything else is in order I wouldn't sweat it too much.
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On December 11 2011 02:02 CCalms wrote:
your worried a college is going to think less of you because you dropped a music theory class in your senior year..? lol?
Exactly what I was thinking. Slightly less lol if it's AP music theory, but still. The rest of you guys are nuts.
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Sorry, but it sounds like you aren't as good at theory as you're telling us. For one, all intervals are used. To say otherwise shows ignorance, which could be rectified by either speaking to your teacher or potentially by finishing the class.
Edit: Also if you're planning on minoring in MT, it would be a good idea to knock out as many of those classes as you can asap. You can always teach yourself everything you want to know (yay internet and libraries), but it's going to be easier having someone else (the prof.) do the research and summaries for you. I suggest sticking with the class so you have a better chance at finishing college without hating yourself.
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