Anonymous

It says on the website that it’s only recommended for certain majors, but I was at an Orientation Advisory meeting today and the word is on the street that if there’s even a chance you might need it, you should.  

Basically, if you ever plan on taking pre-calc, business math, or any of the calculuses, you need it. If you’re just going for a B.A. or something and were planning on only taking a math like problem solving, you won’t need it.

But a lot of people end up taking classes that have some sort of math as a pre-req, and you’d need ALEKS to get into that. Especially if you end up changing your major or something.

Also, apparently the list of majors has changed. My brother is coming in as an Econ major, and it wasn’t on there before but I told him to check again and it was added. 

Casual reminder that if you are a freshman/transfer student coming to UConn, you probably need to take the ALEKS math placement test soon- you need to finish it 12 business days before you come to campus. 

Go here to do it.

(It’s only strictly recommended for certain majors but you will need it if you ever plan to take a math course at UConn and it will start costing money after this summer so if you’re not sure its probably best to just take it)

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Anonymous

A lot of people do. There are always some people who have a lot of points left over at the end of the semester, but if you like being able to grab a coffee on the way to class or between classes, or being able to grab food and run rather than eat it in the dining hall, i’d go with the Ultimate. 

Of course, you can always start with the basic and see how many points you use at first. You can upgrade to the bigger plan at any point during the semester (but just know the points don’t roll over) 

I had the basic plan my freshman year and used up my points pretty quickly once i figured out how to use them, then my sophomore year i had the ultimate and I ended up using basically all of my points, but I ate in the U at least a couple times a week since I had classes in the middle of campus and didn’t feel like walking all the way to a dining hall for lunch. 

Anonymous

If you can afford it, go with the ultimate. You get 500$ points (vs 200) to spend at the U and the cafes, for only like $100 more in cost. 

quesojust replied to your post: Does anyone know it there is room in CTC for a futon, either with a normal height or lofted bed? I know that the rooms are about 10 by 12 but im not sure how its laid out, where the doors are etc. thanks!

You might be able to squeeze a futon in with an unlofted bed if youre clever about some other stuff, but you can easily fit it with a lofted bed (which is totally allowed)

mstersunderthebed replied to your post: Does anyone know it there is room in CTC for a futon, either with a normal height or lofted bed? I know that the rooms are about 10 by 12 but im not sure how its laid out, where the doors are etc. thanks!

The beds are loftable, but unless you have a corner room, its not really feasible to have a futon.

cosas-jadore replied to your post: Does anyone know it there is room in CTC for a futon, either with a normal height or lofted bed? I know that the rooms are about 10 by 12 but im not sure how its laid out, where the doors are etc. thanks!

my suitemate had a lofted bed and futon

Well, there you go, anon! 

Anonymous

I definitely don’t think there’s room to have one with a non-lofted bed (and I’m not sure you’re allowed to loft the beds?) Between the closet,  bed, and desk you don’t have a whole lot of extra space. 

Anonymous

As a freshman, you don’t get to pick where you live unless you specify a preference for a LC. So you could end up in Northwest, but it’s really sort of just random where you’ll end up. 

Anonymous

They can, but they may not be able to have them in on-campus lots (and it will cost $$). UConn offers parking to people with 54+ credits first, then other students later in the summer or fall if all the spots aren’t filled. 

But there are other places you can pay to park your car, like the Oaks on the Square garage or Farmer Brown parking, or some churches on campus sell spots as well. 

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