Please answer serious question?

Question

I got my schedule for school and I'm taking geometry but when i talked to my counselor to change my classes she said she recommends that I take algebra again or else I won't be able to get into a 4 year college=/ what do you think I should do? i want to take algebra again but will I be behind? [I'm a sophomore in high school]

Answer 1

Your counsellor will have a far better idea of what is right for you than anyone on here, if you're still not convinced go back and talk to her again or talk to your algebra teacher.

Answer 2

I will recommend that you should take algebra course if you dont have conceptual knowledge. In case of avoiding the course, in college and  in higher studies the algebra will cause serious problems in your progress. Try to attend this course by the depth of your heart and try to learn the concepts behind the solution. Once you start understanding you will find another world behind these numbers. If you planning to become some engineering discipline then algebra is very much important. You have algebra II in you college and in some universities they offer a course in which they go through all fundamental concepts. Choice is still in your hand because you know yourself better than anyone.

Answer 3

That is not a good enough reason for you not to be able to get into a 4 year college. speak to your Principal about it.

Answer 4

I think you would be more behind, since some kids take Pre-AP courses so they're taking Algebra II, while you're taking Algebra. If your counselor insists then I guess you should listen to her. But I wouldn't take Algebra again unless you failed it or something, but otherwise take Geometry. :]

Answer 5

Are you sure that she meant Algebra AGAIN or Algebra 2?

Because you definitely need Algebra 2 in order to get to a 4-year college. I strongly do not recommend taking the same course again. You can get an independent review book of algebra and study it yourself if you need more help.

Bottom line:

Take geometry or algebra 2. You WILL be behind if you don't!

Answer 6

You might want to get a second opinion because it depends on which college you're apply for. Find out the prerequisites for college entrance for a particular college you're interested in. Talk to the math dean of that college to find out the satisfactory grade to be completed for your high school algebra.

Answer 7

I took Algebra in 10th grade..Geometry in 11th and i'm taking Algebra 2 now in 12th grade..it won't put you behind

Answer 8

Maybe take both...can you get rid of another class that you really don't need? Since it will be like a review, you'll probably get it easily second time around.