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lincolnquirk comments on [Requesting Advice] Applying Instrumental Rationality to College Course Selection Dilemma - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: lincolnquirk 12 May 2012 05:12:09AM 7 points [-]

I'm surprised nobody has suggested talking to the professor of the course you want to take. They usually have the power to waive prereqs, and are willing to do so for students who show motivation. That would be my first stop when considering this sort of problem.