<p>What does getting a NP in a class translate to for Haas acceptances? Is it more or less a guaranteed rejection?</p>
<p>I would say you’re pretty much done for.
Sorry to say that.
Advise you to become an Economics major because it shares many of the same prerequisites as Haas majors.</p>
<p>There’s also ORMS :)</p>
<p>What about a NP in a non-prereq related course O_O? Just curious.</p>
<p>Haha, Poli Sci 179. Was supposed to be an easy class, I did study quite a bit, but not knowing what to expect did me in, maybe. Not sure yet, just taking hypothetical worst case scenarios.</p>
<p>Like, even if I do well in the rest of the prereqs and everything? If it’s just an isolated situation for an inconsequential 1 UNIT course, is it really enough to make or break it?</p>
<p>And isn’t ORMS super limited in space? The program seems really interesting, but the name is so weird in terms of marketability. :/</p>
<p>I don’t think the NP will take away any chance of getting in, but it certainly won’t look good. If you have any extenuating circumstances at all for not passing, I’d include those on the application. And in either case, I’d of course prioritize doing well in your other classes through next fall (all of which Haas will see your grades in).</p>
<p>Like, if my GPA is solid otherwise, will the 1 unit of NP be pretty much inconsequential? I just see it as a stupid blemish on my otherwise okay record.</p>
<p>lol just apply, and if you don’t get in, you can blame it on that and not your ECs and essays hahaha</p>
<p>Well, I’m still pretty intent on getting in. -_-</p>
<p>I just think it’s bogus that I’m getting done over for stupid things when I could be the Nutri Sci 10 Math 16A Math 16B, etc. generic Haas applicant.</p>
<p>^I feel the same :(… stupid math 1A :/…</p>
<p>No offense to anyone, of course. Just disenchanted with Haas (the process, not the program).</p>
<p>Long post…tl;dr: People take harder courses and do better in them. Stop being defeatist and dwelling on the past. Things happen - you can’t let them pull you down. If you keep comparing yourself to others, you’re going to be miserable and get nowhere. If you’re as smart as you believe you are, I’m sure you will pull yourself up and get to where you want to in life - Haas or no Haas - so take courses you like, are good at, and get a good GPA. If you get into Haas, great!..if not, it’s not the end of the world. </p>
<p>Ok…first of all, stop generalizing. I know right now your life seems like crap to you, but it’s not. You might feel like life is unfair or your schedule is extremely hard, but I know a a few other Haas kids taking more difficult courses than those (stat 134, 61 series, EE40, one is even taking an upper div math, to name a few). I’m not exactly taking “fluff” courses either (not particularly difficult though - 53, an upper div econ, econ1, and UBGA 10 + research that takes at least 10 hrs M-W and doesn’t seem to look as good as other potential ECs for the time I put in). I’m taking significantly more difficult courses next semester (econ 101A, trying for 2 haas, math 54, CS61A and I’m going to try an EE course and see if I want to do EECS - I’ll be dropping 1-2 I’m assuming).</p>
<p>If I don’t get into haas, I know I’m still getting a good foundation for the future no matter what major I’m officially in. To relate to what you said, I guess I’m “disenchanted” with the haas program, not the application process. I really just want the priority enrollment…and the backpack/free printing 8D</p>
<p>Honestly, it’s not the end of the world if you don’t get in, and I’m sure I’ve told you (or someone similar to you) this before, but stop being defeatist. I’ve had a number of times this semester (econ 1 lolol) where I’ve wondered if any of this is worth it, and while I still don’t really know if it is, you just need to find the motivation to power through it. </p>
<p>There are kids I know who are having a hard time pulling off decent GPAs in studies majors and whatnot. I know people who are taking the “generic haas schedule” and still can’t pull off good enough GPAs. Think of yourself as lucky, and try to keep going. This is definitely NOT what you want to hear (I’ve been there) but it’s what you have to remember while going through all this. </p>
<p>At the end of the day, see who’s better off. If you really think they are, then see what they’re doing “right.” If you want to get into Haas that bad, and if you think you’ll jump off evans or something if you don’t get in, you should stick to easy courses…do you really think they’re taking nutrisci for funsies? Honestly…if you’re being done over by an “easy” course, especially if it’s graded on a curve(?), I’d think you’re doing something wrong/can’t just blame the system…sorry…this ended up being kinda harsh if you do read through the whole thing…</p>
<p>It’s more or less that I’m concerned whether a slight mishap has really decreased my chances when I’m otherwise doing not so bad.</p>
<p>But yeah, I understand what you mean. Ultimately, I’m going to take the classes I want, taking Math 54 next semester for sure and UGBA 196. Admittedly, I’m only in for Haas for the name and for accounting/finance classes. I realize I can take them outside the program, but being in Haas helps getting into classes, etc.</p>
<p>I’m not discussing the Haas program. I’m only asking if a NP is a guaranteed rejection from Haas. I don’t even know if I got an NP yet. I am just asking as a simple question to get a yes or no answer, and, if anyone has anecdotal reference of their own case, that would be nice. I know what I’m doing otherwise for Haas; I just want to verify the weight of an NP objectively.</p>