Composition 2 is an advanced course in the sense that you are most likely an advanced student. According to Lynn Bloom, one of my favorite writing teachers, “Whatever their diversity of backgrounds, interests, levels of skill, and reasons for writing, these advanced writers have progressed beyond the expectations of the conventional freshman English class.” Advanced writers “value good writing… take their work seriously… want to write better and have fun in the process.” To me, this means that you have a sense of your strengths and needs as a writer, you’re willing to risk and experiment with your writing, and you’re anxious to grow as a writer.