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I changed my Fall 09 schedule to what i was going to take Spring 10. It's A&P I, Micro, English I, and Growth and Dev Psych. The psych class is easy just 10 weekly tests online and it's done. I'm not worried about that. I am wondering about the two science classes. I don't have daycare for 2 of my kids so they're home with me during the day and I will have these classes in the evenings. I will have definite study times so that's not a problem, I am just worried about the sheer amount of content and keeping up with 2 science classes. Any suggestions or advice?

BTW, the reason I changed my schedule is so that I would only have A&P II, Eng II, Spch, and Algebra next semester. I figure that would allow more time to study for the HESI A2 exam I have to take to get into the program. I have to take it in February Right in the middle of Spring Semester, so I was trying to lighten my load some. Any thoughts?

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I don't know...it seems like a lot to me. Is this your 1st semester back to school? My 1st semester back (fall08), I took A&P1, english1 and college seminar (half a semester course that my school makes you take). Then last semester I took A&P2, sociology, life span and CPR (half semester). Anyway....I don't recommend taking A&P with another hard course like micro. I haven't taken micro yet, but I've heard from anyone that has taken it that it's not easy. A&P will take up a lot of your time. I have 2 kids and it was hard juggling everything. However...you know what you can handle...if you think you can, then go for it. Good luck!!

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Nope, it's not my first semester. I took a full course load in the Spring as well, I quit my job to go to school full time and I had both kids at home with me while my oldest was at school. I know that it's going to be rough, I was just curious as to what everyone else's thoughts were.

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Oh ok...then since it's not your 1st semester back, then you should know if you can handle it or not. Good luck! :)

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Hi there!

A&P I should really be the only science class that you take in 1 semester.

Microbiology, I recommend the same.

As far as A&P II is concerned, I believe that you could take this with another difficult course ((STATS or what have you))

I speak from experience. A&P I is a whole new language and you need to devote a lot of time to it to achieve an A...I am just guessing you would be ecstatic with an A. Microbiology is intense as well and the same holds true. With A&P II it's easier, in a way, than A&P I because you have a great understanding and foundation already in place and it will not requires as much as A&PI will. This is why I say you can take it with another challenging course.

I hope this helps some

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