I have not yet taken any algebra courses in college - and I deeply regret this, because now I'm trying to cram in shit at the last minute. I'm in my second year at a community college, getting my generals/AA degree and I want to make sure I have everything before transferring. I will talk to my counselors, but I want to know RIGHT NOW (I'm trying to choose my classes for next semester currently).

My question is, if Intermediate Algebra is a prerequisite to College Algebra, does that mean that I absolutely HAVE to take Intermediate Algebra? I can't just sign up for College Algebra and try my best?

How does this work, guys? Thanks.

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd

All of my classes that had pre-reqs you had to have them completed and passed before applying for the following course.

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You have to have taken it or else you have to be get like an approval/okay type thing from a counselor.

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All right, thank you.

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd

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If it's a prereq, then it's necessary, and you can't move on without it.

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You're right...except I just looked at the Course Description and realized I missed the small part that said "Must have MATH 0570 OR placement test at college level."

I remember taking the placement test, I just have no idea what I scored for math. Probably not well enough to get into College Algebra, but I might be lucky!

I guess I'll just have to check with a counselor to see if I'm able to get into Coll. Algebra without the Intermediate. I just looked at the requirements of the school that I'm transferring to, and I NEED that College Algebra 1110!

Tigressa, do you think my best option would just be taking Int. Algebra spring semester then College Algebra summer semester next year (if I can't get into College Algebra)?

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd

I mean, at my school, Intermediate Algebra is a pre-req for College Algebra ONLY if you didn't score high enough on the Math Placement Test.

Honestly, if at all possible, I would skip Inter. Alg. and go directly into College Algebra. Some courses will go ahead and allow that!

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How the HELL is Intermediate Algebra a pre-req? I can understand in some cases...

I mean, at my school, Intermediate Algebra is a pre-req for College Algebra ONLY if you didn't score high enough on the Math Placement Test.  

Honestly, if at all possible, I would skip Inter. Alg. and go directly into College Algebra. Some courses will go ahead and allow that!

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All right, thank you so much!

That's what I'm really hoping I can do. Having to take Intermediate Algebra spring semester basically ruins my entire schedule. The only time I can take it is at night, which is when I want to take my Chemistry class. Gah. I'm hoping so badly that I can take College Algebra! I have to talk to a counselor about it before the end of the week.

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd