is there a way to calculate the cost of textbooks before school starts?
07-30-2011 at 10:00 PM
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is there a way to calculate the cost of textbooks before school starts?
r do we need to purchase after class starts so then we know which textbooks to buy?
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07-30-2011 at 10:05 PM
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r do we need to purchase after class starts so then we know which textbooks to buy?
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The booklist comes out on the 5th. You can calculate it then (titles.mcmaster.ca). Prices are only for Titles though, you can probably get them cheaper from students.
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07-30-2011 at 10:08 PM
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You will find what you need here: Titles Bookstore
Note though that right now only the Spring/Summer list is available. It's still kinda early to even worry about textbooks. IMO wait till after the first few classes and see if you really need the textbook!
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07-30-2011 at 10:30 PM
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It's better to attend the first day of class for each course and see what prof thinks, they usually discuss the course outline and go through every section regarding schedule, academics, required material, marks, exam stuff, academic dishonesty, etc. they sometimes tell you that the required textbook is optional even though its required.
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07-30-2011 at 10:59 PM
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As Jeremy mentioned, the booklist comes out on the 5th, however, you can always get the textbooks cheaper that what the website says if you buy them from other students. Check the marketplace on here, or facebook groups. There's usually a lot of people selling their old books.
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07-30-2011 at 11:26 PM
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As Jeremy mentioned, the booklist comes out on the 5th, however, you can always get the textbooks cheaper that what the website says if you buy them from other students. Check the marketplace on here, or facebook groups. There's usually a lot of people selling their old books.
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You have been thanked more times than liked, that is rare to find!
EDIT: Well jeremy too
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07-30-2011 at 11:33 PM
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You have been thanked more times than liked, that is rare to find!
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Funny, someone just told me that recently too. I didn't know it was such a rarity, but well you know, I'm special- nothing new Hahaha, kidding
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07-31-2011 at 12:37 AM
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How often is it that 3 members of this exclusive club post in the SAME thread?
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07-31-2011 at 01:05 AM
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How often is it that 3 members of this exclusive club post in the SAME thread?
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You'd be surprised.. Very often .
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