[joonieki]

i hope i don't hate it too much when i go....
though i do plan to transfer as soon as possible,

[chiluvskk]

hmm i don't really understand why people hate riverside so much?
is it because there's not enough smart people, school spirit, boring city,,,etcc..?


because i'm actually quite excited to go to riverside lol. >< I mean i don't think it matters what school as long as you're social and make good friends, then you'll love where you are. Plus, who cares how smart others are, if you have good grades that's all that matters. I wouldn't want to transfer and have to adapt to a new environment and leave all the friends i've made at UCR. I think as long as i work my butt off and get good grades, I will get into medical school, no matter what UC or college I came from. Cause I know 5 friends through my family that went to UCR and now is in medical school.

It's just how you make of it, if you come in to the school with a bad feeling of it already, your years aren't going to be very fun lol. I mean people go to calstates and community colleges and they learn to love it. UCR is still a UC you know, people are smart there too I'm sure.




anyways, when we live in a dorm do we have to share our stuff with our roomate?

[miyukihime]

Don't be fool if you think only people who can't get into other UCs go here. There are many who were accepted to many other prestigious schools that still chose Riverside due to various reasons, like closer to home, scholarships, among other programs. Plus, for those who are interested in postbac, research and other things, Riverside is the best school for undergraduate research in many fields- take advantage of it. This is a UC University and competition is as hard as it can get anywhere.

Also, for those who are freaking out about their GPA~ it's what you make of it. There are those who have low GPAs in high school but turn themselves around in college and get 3.5+ GPAs that are science majors. It's not because the classes are easier, trust me it's not once you get to upper div. Make use of office hours, drop-in tutoring, study groups, etc. and get to know what professors you should take or not. Also, learn to balance your social and school life... and GO TO CLASSES! lol. That's the main reason why a lot of people suffer with their grades.

^And for the sharing with roommate thing, it's up to you. If you're comfortable with sharing certain things then go for it. I only shared food with my roomate since we shared the fridge, other than that, I wouldn't want her touching my clothes.

[PandaLuv4U]

Everyone treats UCR as the UC rebound but I'm really excited to go there. Many of my friends are going there and that's great, but I'm really looking forward to meeting new people. Also, I think it's the smart choice. There are smaller class sizes but same credit as other UCs. Smaller class=Learn more, More individual attention, etc. Fun stuff.I'm kinda bummed about the lack of asian stores though. Lol.

[bBy_sT4r]

i think i wouldn't mind sharing food and school supplies with my roommate.
but yeah, i agree with miyukihime, i wouldn't want my roommate to touch my clothes even though she's someone i already know from high school~

[PandaLuv4U]

My sister and I always complain about "borrowing" each others clothes, I don't think it'd work out well with a roommate, lol...

[jinnyblue]

Oh no, the topic is dying. I guess I'll revive it ^^
I found out my math placement exam score. Looks like I'm taking Math009A intro to calc. Now I just have to wait for the written exam score.
Btw, will we ever find out our actual score? All the site said was they scored my exam and that I was placed into that course. I like to see what I got wrong on my exams cuz I'm a dork like that =P

[barbiedemo]

Oh no, the topic is dying. I guess I'll revive it ^^
I found out my math placement exam score. Looks like I'm taking Math009A intro to calc. Now I just have to wait for the written exam score.
Btw, will we ever find out our actual score? All the site said was they scored my exam and that I was placed into that course. I like to see what I got wrong on my exams cuz I'm a dork like that =P

How long did it take to receive your scores after taking the Math Placement Exam?

[jinnyblue]

I took it on may 18th and got my test scores yesterday =)

[barbiedemo]

Ooh thanks! Yeah, I can't wait for the writing scores to come in. We should be getting them around next week! :]

[chiluvskk]

how was the math test? is it like the practice one on their website?

i'm nervous cuse i'm taking it this week T_T
is there a lot of pre-cal stuff on it?

[jinnyblue]

Um, the math test is longer than the sample. I think there was a 20-minute 9-question part, and then we took a 90 minute 60 question part. I thought the practice one was really difficult (I think I got 60 something percent right lol) but I felt more confident on the real MAE and I guess I had reason to since I scored fairly high.

I would have to say know your trig functions and radians, radicals (i remember simplifying them when they're in fractional form, multiplying, and adding), quadratic functions and their graphs, logs, and those stupid exponents like 5^a-3/4 = 8^2a so what is "a"?

Good luck with your exam! What do you hope to be placed in?

[chiluvskk]

I hope i get into calculus! haha thanks for explaining the test to me


edit: OH! what do i need to bring to the test? like any paperwork to prove i've signed up for that date? money? thanks!

[jinnyblue]

No paperwork =) Just a number 2 pencil and make sure you know your ucr id number, your username, and your ucr email. You're gonna have to fill out your info before the test.

[Keion]

I took it on may 18th and got my test scores yesterday =)

You recieved them? I took it like...on march and I haven't recieved them. Where did you get your score?

Edit: Nevermind, found it through the UCR web-email. I didn't see it because of all the clutter...anyways, I got into
Math 005(Precalculus)...It says you need an exceptionally high score to get in that one, so I guess that means I'm pretty amazing huh?

[chiluvskk]

^ omg, precalculus, is that lower than what jinnyblue got (intro to calculus)?

uh oh now i'm more scared! T_T I think i'll go crazy if i don't get at least intro to calculus lol.

[PandaLuv4U]

Hm....I didn't take the placement exam. My SAT math score qualified me so what math do I get into? lol

[Keion]

^ omg, precalculus, is that lower than what jinnyblue got (intro to calculus)?

uh oh now i'm more scared! T_T I think i'll go crazy if i don't get at least intro to calculus lol.

Yeah I think her score is higher than mine lol, still doesn't make me any less incredible.

[Annersx3]

good luck on ur math placement exams. it really isnt that hard so dont freak out.
i didnt even study and the math class i took durin my senior year was precalc
and i took the test and i got placed into math 9A [calc] so i was were im suppose
to be. but however i know some of my friends who took AP calc in high school
[who didnt pass the ap test] took the exam and got into math 5 [precalc] so
if u know and remember ur basic materials u are fine. dont fret. and ugh
it's dead week aka finals week! rawr!!!

[bBy_sT4r]

^ wait what? i didn't take the mae placement exam because i have passing scores on my ap calc ab and bc exams. would those scores make me exempt from taking those math courses?