Course selection - Revision history

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	Some ~~factors that one should~~ keep in mind when ~~selecting~~ courses are:		Some considerations to keep in mind when you select courses are:

	* [[Human capital]] — What employable skills will you build by taking a given course?		* [[Human capital]] — What employable skills will you build by taking a given course?

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	* [[Signaling]] — What impact will taking the course have on your college or graduate school admission prospects, or on your employment prospects?		* [[Signaling]] — What impact will taking the course have on your college or graduate school admission prospects, or on your employment prospects?
	* Networking with teachers — How will you benefit from your relationship with the teacher of the course?		* Networking with teachers — How will you benefit from your relationship with the teacher of the course?
	* [[Networking with students]] — How will you benefit from your relationships with the students who you meet in the course?		* Networking with students — How will you benefit from your relationships with the students who you meet in the course?
	* [[Opportunity cost]] — How much time and energy will the course take away from other things?		* [[Opportunity cost]] — How much time and energy will the course take away from other things?


	== Human ~~Capital~~ ==		== Human capital ==

	Some things that courses can teach you that build your human capital are		Some things that courses can teach you that build your human capital are
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	Taking a course with a teacher who you connect with unusually well (e.g. on account of sharing an interest) is a good way of securing a good recommendation and other professional help.		Taking a course with a teacher who you connect with unusually well (e.g. on account of sharing an interest) is a good way of securing a good recommendation and other professional help.

			== Networking with students ==

			The students who you take classes with are potential friends, romantic partners, study partners and future professional connections. The sorts of students who you're exposed to depends on the classes that you take.

			== Opportunity cost ==

			Courses vary a great deal in the number of hours that they require outside of class, ranging from ~2 hours/week to 15+ hours/week. Taking a course with a heavy workload reduces the time you have to study for other classes, socialize, work, and pursue extracurricular interests.

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	Another important signaling-related consideration to weigh when choosing courses is that courses can offer the opportunity to build knowledge and skills that can help with signaling later on. For example, taking demanding science courses in high school might prepare you to do well in college science courses, which could help you get into medical school later on.		Another important signaling-related consideration to weigh when choosing courses is that courses can offer the opportunity to build knowledge and skills that can help with signaling later on. For example, taking demanding science courses in high school might prepare you to do well in college science courses, which could help you get into medical school later on.

	== ~~Signaling~~ ==		== Networking with teachers ==

			Teachers and professors can be good sources of advice, letters of recommendation, and professional connections. Taking a class with a teacher or professor gives you the opportunity to get to know him or her better, and demonstrate your ability and interest.

			Taking a course with a high status, well connected teacher may be better for getting influential recommendations and making connections than taking a course with a lower status, less well connected teacher. But it's also important to note that such teachers may have less time to get to know you, or may be harder to impress favorably.

			Taking a course with a teacher who you connect with unusually well (e.g. on account of sharing an interest) is a good way of securing a good recommendation and other professional help.

Jsinick at 22:26, 21 September 2013

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	When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.		When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.

	'''Building knowledge and skills to signal later on'''		'''Building knowledge and skills in order to signal later on'''

	Another important signaling-related consideration to weigh when choosing courses is that courses can offer the opportunity to build knowledge and skills that can help with signaling later on. For example, taking demanding science courses in high school might prepare you to do well in college science courses, which could help you get into medical school later on.		Another important signaling-related consideration to weigh when choosing courses is that courses can offer the opportunity to build knowledge and skills that can help with signaling later on. For example, taking demanding science courses in high school might prepare you to do well in college science courses, which could help you get into medical school later on.

			== Signaling ==

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	* [[Consumption]] — How much will you enjoy the course?		* [[Consumption]] — How much will you enjoy the course?
	* [[Signaling]] — What impact will taking the course have on your college or graduate school admission prospects, or on your employment prospects?		* [[Signaling]] — What impact will taking the course have on your college or graduate school admission prospects, or on your employment prospects?
	* [[Networking with teachers]] — How will you benefit from your relationship with the teacher of the course?		* Networking with teachers — How will you benefit from your relationship with the teacher of the course?
	* [[Networking with students]] — How will you benefit from your relationships with the students who you meet in the course?		* [[Networking with students]] — How will you benefit from your relationships with the students who you meet in the course?
	* [[Opportunity cost]] — How much time and energy will the course take away from other things?		* [[Opportunity cost]] — How much time and energy will the course take away from other things?

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	'''Building knowledge and skills to signal later on'''		'''Building knowledge and skills to signal later on'''

			Another important signaling-related consideration to weigh when choosing courses is that courses can offer the opportunity to build knowledge and skills that can help with signaling later on. For example, taking demanding science courses in high school might prepare you to do well in college science courses, which could help you get into medical school later on.

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	== Signaling ==		== Signaling ==

			'''Direct signaling'''

	Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often select candidates based on the courses that they've taken, and the grades that they've gotten in them. In order to achieve your goals, you'll have to give some attention to these criteria.		Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often select candidates based on the courses that they've taken, and the grades that they've gotten in them. In order to achieve your goals, you'll have to give some attention to these criteria.
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	When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.		When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.

			'''Building knowledge and skills to signal later on'''

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	Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often select candidates based on the courses that they've taken, and the grades that they've gotten in them. In order to achieve your goals, you'll have to give some attention to these criteria.		Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often select candidates based on the courses that they've taken, and the grades that they've gotten in them. In order to achieve your goals, you'll have to give some attention to these criteria.

	* '''Required coursework''' — Most colleges require that applicants have taken certain courses. For example, University of California [[http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/ requires]] that students take 15 courses in 6 disciplines. Similarly, professional often require that applicants take certain courses. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has created a [[~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Pre-medical#Coursework list of courses]] that every medical school applicant must take to be considered for admission to medical school.		* '''Required coursework''' — Most colleges require that applicants have taken certain courses. For example, University of California [http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/ requires] that students take 15 courses in 6 disciplines. Similarly, professional often require that applicants take certain courses. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has created a [[wikipedia:Pre-medical#Coursework\|list of courses]] that every medical school applicant must take to be considered for admission to medical school.

	* '''Recommended coursework''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often give preference to applicants who have taken courses beyond those that are required. For example, Stanford University's undergraduate admissions page [http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html says] "We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school."		* '''Recommended coursework''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often give preference to applicants who have taken courses beyond those that are required. For example, Stanford University's undergraduate admissions page [http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html says] "We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school."

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	* '''Required coursework''' — Most colleges require that applicants have taken certain courses. For example, University of California [[http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/ requires]] that students take 15 courses in 6 disciplines. Similarly, professional often require that applicants take certain courses. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has created a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-medical#Coursework list of courses]] that every medical school applicant must take to be considered for admission to medical school.		* '''Required coursework''' — Most colleges require that applicants have taken certain courses. For example, University of California [[http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/ requires]] that students take 15 courses in 6 disciplines. Similarly, professional often require that applicants take certain courses. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has created a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-medical#Coursework list of courses]] that every medical school applicant must take to be considered for admission to medical school.

	* '''Recommended coursework''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often give preference to applicants who have taken courses beyond those that are required. For example, Stanford University's undergraduate admissions page [[ http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html says]] "We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school."		* '''Recommended coursework''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often give preference to applicants who have taken courses beyond those that are required. For example, Stanford University's undergraduate admissions page [http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html says] "We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school."

	* '''Grades''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and sometimes employers take an applicant's grades into account when deciding who to select. Indeed, grades may be the most important criterion for college admissions beyond required coursework.		* '''Grades''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and sometimes employers take an applicant's grades into account when deciding who to select. Indeed, grades may be the most important criterion for college admissions beyond required coursework.

	When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.		When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.

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	* '''Required coursework''' — Most colleges require that applicants have taken certain courses. For example, University of California [[http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/ requires]] that students take 15 courses in 6 disciplines. Similarly, professional often require that applicants take certain courses. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has created a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-medical#Coursework list of courses]] that every medical school applicant must take to be considered for admission to medical school.		* '''Required coursework''' — Most colleges require that applicants have taken certain courses. For example, University of California [[http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/ requires]] that students take 15 courses in 6 disciplines. Similarly, professional often require that applicants take certain courses. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has created a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-medical#Coursework list of courses]] that every medical school applicant must take to be considered for admission to medical school.

	* '''Recommended coursework''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often give preference to applicants who have taken courses beyond those that are required. For example, Stanford University's undergraduate admissions page [[~~says \|~~ http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html]] "We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school."		* '''Recommended coursework''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers often give preference to applicants who have taken courses beyond those that are required. For example, Stanford University's undergraduate admissions page [[ http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html says]] "We expect applicants to pursue a reasonably challenging curriculum, choosing courses from among the most demanding courses available at your school."

	* '''Grades''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and sometimes employers take an applicant's grades into account when deciding who to select. Indeed, grades may be the most important criterion for college admissions beyond required coursework.		* '''Grades''' — Colleges, graduate and professional schools, and sometimes employers take an applicant's grades into account when deciding who to select. Indeed, grades may be the most important criterion for college admissions beyond required coursework.

	When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.		When you select courses, you should consider how well they fit the requirements and recommendations of colleges, graduate and professional schools, and employers that you would like to be selected by. You should also consider how likely you are to get a high grade in a given course.