r/UWMadison

I am presuming a Trek Bike would be more attractive than a Schwinn :(

My son is an incoming freshman and took the Calculus AB exam last week. This morning, we were notified by his high school that there was a “technical problem” in submitting his answers to The College Board. As a result, if he would like to get a score, he would need to retake the entire exam. Expectedly, he’s not thrilled. My question is how valuable is it to take and score well in terms of obtaining credits, satisfying requirements, etc. at UWMadison?

I'm taking 577 in fall, and have heard it's pretty heavy. I am interested in 532 and 539 now that I've finished linear algebra (341) and feel like I should take 540 as well. I think I'd be able to take 577 and 540 at the same time, but I don't know if I should think about taking 577 and 532 instead or some other combination (I heard you're meant to take 532 before 539, I don't know how 540 relates or if I should only take either 539 or 540 rather than both in the long run). I've also heard some bad things about 539. So I was wondering what combinations people here took would be recommended and in what order. Right now I'm thinking CS 577, CS 532, and Math 431 next sem, or delaying either 532 or 431 for the time being

Hi! I'm going to be taking 202 in the fall and would like to get a head start on the content. Could anyone who took the course recently tell me the name of the textbook? Also, if anyone has any general tips please share I'm really worried for this class. Thanks!

Hi Badgers! I’m a new transfer student and trying to find an off-campus housing. However, all apt have some very bad comments on google map. After viewing those comments, it seems all apt suck. So I’m wondering which one is better.

For one of my CS Course, grades were given without even showing the final exam and final quiz sheet. I was getting full and almost full marks till now in all the assignments and quizes, but suddenly 1 day before the release of the grades we got marks for both the final quiz and exam, which reduced my marks by around 10 points resulting into missing A grade by few points only.
I just wanted to know where did I do so bad and if I could collect both of my sheets. I have tried mailing them for same but have not got any response yet.
Is it normal, or any other better way to approach them and collect the sheets?

Hi,

I got a package sent to the dorms by an accident and obviously with summer break I am not there. Does anyone know the schools policy for when something like this happens?

I was in Chadbourne if that helps with anything.

I read somewhere that I could take the Math B placement test the morning of my SOAR orientation. Is this correct?

Stuff Id like if possible:
A/C
Near good dining hall
Near engineering buildings
Clean bathrooms
Not too noisy
Single if possible

I know these are probably very difficult things to all have but please let me know if you have any advice or suggestion.

hello! i’m an incoming freshman and i was wondering when student season tickets went on sale for the football games for underclassmen and how difficult they are to get. any tips on securing them? thanks!

Current MechE students what laptop would u recommend ? and also how is MechE overall at uw ? course load, time, internships, support, tutors ? etc

Cumulative GPA is 3.05 and Core GPA is 2.93

First sem:

- C in Calc 3

- B in Soc 134

- AB in Chem 103

- A in InterEGR 170

Second Sem:

- BC in Statics

- B in Math 320

- B in Chem 104

- AB in Comp Sci 220

Obviously I will be talking to my advisor, but I wanted to get some opinions here first. Do you think they will consider me for progression or offer me an extension?

I want to retake statics over this summer. I don’t think I’ll be able to retake Calc 3 this summer as it’s only offered in person and I’m back home currently. My next fall semester I plan to take Org Chem I, MoM, and Soc 277. I can fit in Calc 3 for fall but I fear that it would bring my grade down, as I’d be going from 12 credits (including BME 200 if I get it) to 16.

Even if I take the increased courseload and get an A in Calc 3, Org Chem, and MoM, my GPA will only be a 3.292 by the end of my fall semester as a sophomore. If I do manage to retake Statics and get an A, I’ll be at a 3.344, just barely passing, but this is being insanely optimistic that I’ll get an A in every single class. If I get an AB in MoM and Org Chem, I’m already at a 3.24.

I am calculating retakes as an average with the same number of credits, e.g. if I get an A in Calc 3, my two grades will average out to a “B” or a 3.0. I’m not sure if this is how it works.