-- Posted by EmilyAnn at 5:21 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 This might sound like a dumb question since I'm already in college, but I've never actually had to deal with this before. 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. -- Posted by omgnowayyy at 5:23 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 You have to have taken it or else you have to be get like an approval/okay type thing from a counselor. -- Posted by Chiefette at 5:24 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 I don't believe that there is anyway around it.  I think you MUST take the pre-req. All of my classes that had pre-reqs you had to have them completed and passed before applying for the following course. -- Posted by EmilyAnn at 5:24 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from omgnowayyy at 7:23 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 You have to have taken it or else you have to be get like an approval/okay type thing from a counselor. All right, thank you. -- Posted by rrachelll at 5:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 idk -- Posted by TigressaLynnMae at 5:31 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 If it's a prereq, then it's necessary, and you can't move on without it. -- Posted by EmilyAnn at 5:37 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from TigressaLynnMae at 7:31 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 If it's a prereq, then it's necessary, and you can't move on without it. 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)? -- Posted by TigressaLynnMae at 7:06 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 I say take all the courses taht are required, and nothing more, nothing less. -- Posted by Aerorobyn at 7:27 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 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! -- Posted by EmilyAnn at 10:08 am on Oct. 7, 2008 Quote: from Aerorobyn at 9:27 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 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! 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.