<p>As a social science major, I personally didn’t find statistics difficult at all. There were some topics that were really tedious (regression problems, confidence intervals, and that stupid hypothesis testing crap) but other than that, most of it seemed pretty straightforward. </p>
<p>@smltk1505h
Well as a social science major, you probably understand that some people have learning difficulties in certain areas, and math is a pretty common area to have one. I get what a lot of people are saying about just putting in the time to practice, but some people are nearly incapable of learning this type of material. It’s not their fault. They could study it for hours, but it would still just look like a blur of numbers. I’m not saying this is the case here, but who knows. I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions like calling him/her lazy.</p>
<p>ps that was mostly directed at j91137125, although I respect all of your opinions. I just think it can go both ways. But who knows maybe I’m wrong.</p>
<p>With any math course, the key to doing well in statistics is to look at the big picture. I see too many people just memorizing formulas and equations without knowing why they look the way they do.</p>
<p>@cidzor i tutor math and stats, this is the BIGGEST problem there is with students in these courses. Everyone in this forum is 100% capable of passing an intro stats class, knowing what you are doing is key, formulas and equations are meaningless with lack of understanding</p>
<p>I have stuggled with math in high school I had to work really hard to get a C-in all 4 years and I did not even take a calculus class. I found out I had ADD and I could not retain what I learned, it was so frustrating. Now that I am being properly medicated in college I am getting straight A’s in Math because I work hard to manage my learning disorder, just as hard as I worked at it in high school with totally different results. I can totally relate to anyone stuggling with math. </p>
<p>Has this thread really devolved into a discussion about how students should do better in statistics? lol</p>
<p>off topic a little bit…</p>
<p>@Cayton And nickelback, you can blame that on me.</p>
<p>@CollegeDropout1 </p>
<p>Alright then. :P</p>
<p>Better than talking about “housing trick” </p>
<p>Hi everyone, I am sure this question has been answered but I am wondering if all the TAG decisions have been posted yet? I haven’t heard back yet but a girl in one of my classes has… It’s just making me nervous.</p>
<p>I believe that there are still some TAG decisions not posted yet</p>
<p>I applied to UCLA and Berkeley as well so I took my time on my appellation and didn’t turn it in until 2 days before the deadline. I was told that it wouldn’t impact the decision. I have completed IGETC and have 3.91. Any thoughts from anyone?</p>
<p>@MedicT </p>
<p>You’re right, turning in your application two days before the deadline won’t affect the decision the admissions committees will make.</p>
<p>What’s your major and have you completed all of the pre-reqs for it? What are your extracurriculars like? </p>
<p>@Cayton </p>
<p>My Major is political science/international relations and yes, I have all the pre-reqs done. As far as my extracurriculars; I am a returning student and I have worked as a Paramedic for the last 6 years and was an EMT for 3 years before that. I have a lot of volunteer experience, from fire department to charity organizations. I am also very active in my labor union. I am a Union Steward and recently participated in contract negotiations. What do you think?</p>
<p>@MedicT </p>
<p>I think you have a great shot at UCLA and Berkeley. Personally, I think you’ll get in. The average GPA of admitted political science majors at UCLA was 3.77 last year and is probably about the same for Berkeley. Your GPA is way over the average which is an encouraging sign.</p>
<p>And by the way, it’s cool that you’re looking out for your fellow workers in your labor union. This country needs stronger unions and people like you to reinvigorate the middle class. :)</p>
<p>Not gonna lie, but if you’re having trouble with statistics and your goal is to go to an upper-echelon UC school (UCB, LA, SD), you might want to re-evaluate your decision and look into other options. It’s assumed you performed well in such courses to stand a chance at doing well at the school to begin with, but I’m being a jerk, obviously.</p>
<p>@medicT you sound like the kind of diverse student they are looking for. Just your little paragraph makes me want to admit you. They look for commitment and follow-through among other things and you sure have that.</p>
<p>Re: statistics thread, the bigger issue is not whether you are strong at math or not, but whether you do whatever it takes to get it done (I.e., tutor). No offense to whoever it was, but to possibly get an acceptance rescinded due to failing or near failing one class is kind of unbelievable. What that tells the UC is this person could not be bothered to step up to the plate for this one thing that had major consequences. Is that person a good risk? No. Also, not to get all psycho-babble but maybe unconsciously the person who is failing statistics wants out.</p>
<p>Personally speaking, as a Bio major, taking my first Bio sequence course, I was struggling horribly in the class. (I was around a solid C, for a class that is basically my major). I knew the material but the adjunct professor just did not care whatsoever about helping the students. We had 15 students left at the end when we started off with 35. It might just be the teacher that is causing him/her trouble, doing everything in your power can only go so far if your professor is also willing to help as well. Just food for thought.</p>
<p>Sooooo many comments on statistics, lol. </p>
<p>I feel like I’m in a new thread. </p>