Too little classes? Forum

[MoreAsMorePay]

I'm a sophomore transfer student at a school on a quarter system, and because of classes I took as a visiting student on a gap year I could graduate a quarter early taking only three classes a quarter, which counts as a full course load at my school. However, the usual course load at my school is four classes a quarter. Would I be putting myself at a disadvantage if I continue taking three classes a quarter? Also, apologies for the stupid username.

[melgibsonfan]

I'm a sophomore transfer student at a school on a quarter system, and because of classes I took as a visiting student on a gap year I could graduate a quarter early taking only three classes a quarter, which counts as a full course load at my school. However, the usual course load at my school is four classes a quarter. Would I be putting myself at a disadvantage if I continue taking three classes a quarter? Also, apologies for the stupid username.

No admissions committee or employer will ever care about what classes you took or your major (unless it is IP law requiring a hard science background). Majoring in underwater basket weaving and clocking a 4.0 at flagship state U is better than a 3.6 in English at Dartmouth from an admissions perspective.

[ksm6969]

I'm a sophomore transfer student at a school on a quarter system, and because of classes I took as a visiting student on a gap year I could graduate a quarter early taking only three classes a quarter, which counts as a full course load at my school. However, the usual course load at my school is four classes a quarter. Would I be putting myself at a disadvantage if I continue taking three classes a quarter? Also, apologies for the stupid username.

The first response is pretty obvious ChatGPT.

Anyway, the only reason to take more classes would be to try to bring up your gpa. If your gpa is already good, there is zero reason (from law school admissions perspective) to take an extra class.