I don’t doubt that you could cram enough information into your head to pass the exam, but be sure you don’t forget what the exam is for. Placing you at an appropriate course level. It does you no good to optimize for passing a one-time exam only to find that you have not integrated what you’ve learned well enough to keep up in the class.
That said, passing a placement exam does not mean you HAVE to take the higher course right away if you don’t think you’re ready. Go for it!
Basic chemistry… My memories of chem are a little fuzzy, but I’d put some emphasis on learning the logic behind how compounds, salts, and acids are named. There’s useful information that gets packed into just the name of a substance, and I suspect this would be useful in helping you cover all your bases. [/Pun]
I don’t doubt that you could cram enough information into your head to pass the exam, but be sure you don’t forget what the exam is for. Placing you at an appropriate course level. It does you no good to optimize for passing a one-time exam only to find that you have not integrated what you’ve learned well enough to keep up in the class.
That said, passing a placement exam does not mean you HAVE to take the higher course right away if you don’t think you’re ready. Go for it!
Basic chemistry… My memories of chem are a little fuzzy, but I’d put some emphasis on learning the logic behind how compounds, salts, and acids are named. There’s useful information that gets packed into just the name of a substance, and I suspect this would be useful in helping you cover all your bases. [/Pun]
Yes, thank you for saying this. It is my intention to actually learn the material, not merely pass the exam.