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Registration still open for spring classes at NYC colleges
BY ROBERT POZARYCKI
rpozarycki@qns.com
@robbpoz
Colleges and universities across the
New York City area are registering students
for the spring semester now, so
you’ll need to move quickly to sign up for
the classes you want.
Registration deadlines for new students
at most institutions is in mid- to late
January, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
will result in most, if not all, spring
classes being held online.
Th e spring 2021 semester will likely
be the last of the pandemic era with the
impending arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine,
and in-person classes will likely
return in the fall. For the moment, however,
virtual courses off er personal safety
and education from the comfort of your
home.
For New Yorkers who are looking to
expand their education, there’s never been
a better time than to enroll now, and
enroll locally. Courses can be completed
right from your living room or bedroom
— no need to spend thousands of dollars
a year on dorm rooms or supplies.
Even so, enrolling in college — whether
it’s your fi rst time, or your return aft er
years away from the classroom — can be
overwhelming. Th e selection of courses
off ered at most colleges and universities
are vast, and it can be quite challenging to
fi nd the right ones in balance with your
core requirements to create the ideal education
schedule.
Th e College Board, a nonprofi t organization
that aims to expand higher education
access to Americans,off ers some
advice for prospective studentsas they
consider registering classes for the spring:
Consider all your options available.
Don’t just settle on one college right
away; consider several candidates and
choose the one that’s right for you based
on access, aff ordability and educational
opportunities, among other criteria.
Create the schedule that’s right for you.
Th e path to a college degree is a marathon,
not a sprint. Try not to schedule too
many classes early on to avoid burnout.
Choose a schedule that meets the requisite
number of semester credits, but also
allows you the time to rest, study, prepare
reports and refi ne your skills.Seek out an
adviser’s help. Th is is especially true for
fi rst-time college students who might fi nd
diffi culty creating a schedule. Reach out
to a college adviser in your fi eld of interest
to help you determine the best path forward.
Clear the core requirements early.
Your fi rst years in college should not just
focus primarily on your fi eld of study, but
also meeting the core curriculum so you
can concentrate more on your major as
graduation day draws nearer.Maintain
balance in your course schedule. Try not
to challenge yourself early on by taking
more advanced classes. Save those for
later in your academic career.Seek out
college credits and fi nancial aid. Visit the
College Board website,collegeboard.org,
to fi nd resources.Take a writing course to
help you better prepare for term papers
and adopt your writing style.Register
early. Th e earlier you register, the better
chance you have to obtain the classes
you want.
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