Questions for a Freshman Cadet

So we can bring a small luggage piece (airline carry on or smaller) and we have to hand carry the required items for in-processing. What do people generally put in the small luggage piece and what are things that we should put in there? And when they say hand carry, I'm assuming we can still bring it in a bag?
 
00kim00 said:
So we can bring a small luggage piece (airline carry on or smaller) and we have to hand carry the required items for in-processing. What do people generally put in the small luggage piece and what are things that we should put in there? And when they say hand carry, I'm assuming we can still bring it in a bag?
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also, could we just bring everything in a backpack?
 
what does the typical freshmen schedule look like? if I have transfer credits for chem, what would I take in place of chem? and is taking calc III freshmen year a bad idea?
 
ima-gina-tion said:
what does the typical freshmen schedule look like? if I have transfer credits for chem, what would I take in place of chem? and is taking calc III freshmen year a bad idea?
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No "transfer" credits for chem. You have to perform well on the exam in basic, and that only puts you in honors chem instead.

I took calc three my very first semester with many of my class mates. I don't think any of us regretted that. I looked at my peer's work in calc 1 and 2 and had difficulty understanding their work. It wasn't for lack of understanding so much as, IMO at the time, poor teaching of those two classes. I'll add I skipped AB in high school and just took BC. Got a 5 on that exam.

I use all levels of calc now in grad school. While the material is daunting, I don't struggle with the calculus.

In my experience, validating to calc 3 is a good choice and would recommend it.
 
Or.. if you can validate Calc III, you'll be the few, or in my case, one of 2. Doing so allows to you take a class with a bunch of 2 and 3-digs. Fun.. especially right out of Basic.

Be aggressive, if you have the credits. Go to the department. The worse that happens is that they say no. Don't count on them to give you the credits.
 
pn298ab said:
Or.. if you can validate Calc III, you'll be the few, or in my case, one of 2. Doing so allows to you take a class with a bunch of 2 and 3-digs. Fun.. especially right out of Basic.

Be aggressive, if you have the credits. Go to the department. The worse that happens is that they say no. Don't count on them to give you the credits.
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For those who are aggressive, be very cognizant of what is allowed and what is not. There is worse than no if you are not respectful or push too hard. pn, not saying you said this, I am merely emphasizing that, as I learned (not the hard way), no is not the worst answer!

Few departments allow for transfer credits. Most require a validation exam. Find out which is which when you are asking.
 
ima-gina-tion said:
also, could we just bring everything in a backpack?
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I brought everything with me in a draw string bag. You don't need much with you on I-day since everything is issued. All I brought was paperwork, some underwear and the clothes on my back.
 
hornetguy said:
No "transfer" credits for chem. You have to perform well on the exam in basic, and that only puts you in honors chem instead.

I took calc three my very first semester with many of my class mates. I don't think any of us regretted that. I looked at my peer's work in calc 1 and 2 and had difficulty understanding their work. It wasn't for lack of understanding so much as, IMO at the time, poor teaching of those two classes. I'll add I skipped AB in high school and just took BC. Got a 5 on that exam.

I use all levels of calc now in grad school. While the material is daunting, I don't struggle with the calculus.

In my experience, validating to calc 3 is a good choice and would recommend it.
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really? In our instructions to appointees book it said that if you took Chem+lab at an accredited university, got an A or B in the class and did well on the exam you could get credit...I mean, I could be wrong, but if I don't have to go through another year of gen chem, that would be nice.

so you're saying that Calc III is alright? sounds the opposite of at my former college, haha. Calc I students were always lost, Calc II seemed to really get it, and the Calc III kids were hopeless...although they had one of the toughest professors, so it would make sense.

@DK--alright, thanks. I really don't want to have more with me than just my backpack/the necessary items. seems easier
 
Ah, thought about that Hornet, but it didn't get into the post. Good for pointing that out.
 
hornetguy said:
No "transfer" credits for chem. You have to perform well on the exam in basic, and that only puts you in honors chem instead.

I took calc three my very first semester with many of my class mates. I don't think any of us regretted that. I looked at my peer's work in calc 1 and 2 and had difficulty understanding their work. It wasn't for lack of understanding so much as, IMO at the time, poor teaching of those two classes. I'll add I skipped AB in high school and just took BC. Got a 5 on that exam.

I use all levels of calc now in grad school. While the material is daunting, I don't struggle with the calculus.

In my experience, validating to calc 3 is a good choice and would recommend it.
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You said that the teaching was poor at the time, how often does that occur throughout the 4 years you are there?
 
ima-gina-tion said:
really? In our instructions to appointees book it said that if you took Chem+lab at an accredited university, got an A or B in the class and did well on the exam you could get credit...I mean, I could be wrong, but if I don't have to go through another year of gen chem, that would be nice.

so you're saying that Calc III is alright? sounds the opposite of at my former college, haha. Calc I students were always lost, Calc II seemed to really get it, and the Calc III kids were hopeless...although they had one of the toughest professors, so it would make sense.

@DK--alright, thanks. I really don't want to have more with me than just my backpack/the necessary items. seems easier
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Pretty sure what would happen is you would get placed into Chem 110, which combines two semesters of Chemistry into one semester. That beats taking Chem 100 and Chem 200.

Calc III is tough, but definitely take it when you can. I started in Calc II and took Calc III spring semester, 4* year, but I know plenty of my friends that started in Calc III and didn't have problems.
 
There's Chem 110 and Chem 110S, or you can be one of the luckier ones and get out of Chem completely -- know of 2.
 
I'll defer to current cadets on the specifics of the credits now. Things have changed since 2006 when I was a 4 dig. Back then we could validate chem only with a test (AP test helped back performance on it) and skip chem 100/110 (141/142 in my year) but have to take 222 for the full 9 credits. 222 was analytical chemistry. Worked for me as a chem major, but several people struggled. If things have changed, then cool. Sounds like you will at least take chem 110 in all likelihood. If only 2 somehow got out of it, don't get your hopes too high.

As far as teaching. Don't be concerned. Work hard and seek help if you have trouble and find a teacher isn't as well suited to your learning style.
 
My daughter was also able to skip one or two basic history classes by providing documentation of her AP curriculum and grades in AP US History and AP Euro. As I recall, she had to get a letter from her AP US History teacher (during her 4th Class year) and a copy of his class curriculum and had to make a request to the department. As I recall, it was not all that difficult for her to accomplish -- but I don't remember the class or classes she was able to skip over.
 
i took the AP test, but only got a three. However, they did have us take a test during basic, and that test is what helped me get into Chem 222. I was an OR major, and didn't find it bad. Was basically all titration, so I enjoyed the math. As hornet said though, that was 4 years ago and things may have changed.
 
Personal Item

I have read freshman cadets get one personal item after BCT. Are there parameters for what this can be?

Can it be say a NOOK, that is preloaded with pics and books, or kind of in the same ball park an I-touch?
 
macmom said:
I have read freshman cadets get one personal item after BCT. Are there parameters for what this can be?

Can it be say a NOOK, that is preloaded with pics and books, or kind of in the same ball park an I-touch?
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Yes, that is allowed.
 
The "personal items" rule is about how many things can be displayed in the room. For example, if I had a framed picture on my desk and a model airplane on the bookshelf, that would be 2. Now, if I want to have all sorts of stuff in the closet or drawers, that's fine (assuming it isn't something like movies for a pre-recognition 4 degree).
 
I've heard a bunch of different things about this, when do most fourth years get their phones back?
 
Envy01 said:
I've heard a bunch of different things about this, when do most fourth years get their phones back?
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My son started getting his only on weekends around parents weekend and probably had it full time around the end of September. I can only speak for his squaud. I do believe in general this would be how you should look at it though you may get your priviledge sooner or later.
 
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