<p>So, I've already applied to Haas and am awaiting the decision. I'm taking Microecon this semester and am worried I may end up with a B. So here is my question.</p>
<p>If I happen to be accepted:
Would the B give them a reason to rescind my admission?</p>
<p>If I'm rejected:
I would spend another year at community college and reapply for the next Fall coming up. In that case, would it be better to have a W, retake micro in the Fall of 2013; or would it be better to have a B?</p>
<p>For reference, here are my stats:
GPA: 3.94
Prereqs: Calc 2 in progress, Micro in progress, the rest completed
Breadth: 1 in progress, the rest completed
Work Exp: selling on eBay, working in restaurant 10-25 hrs/wk, working in bookstore 20 hrs/wk
ECs: VP for on-campus business club, treasurer for another club I started in highschool and continued through college
Volunteering: Econ tutor, DSS note taker, scattered volunteering events, events to raise money for a local park
Awards: Cert of Achievement from Business Club
Essays: Wrote one about a physical ailment I've suffered with and how I overcame it, the essays overall were alright.</p>
<p>its really upto you.
a B in micro econ would not result in your admission to be rescinded assuming you maintain a 3.0+ gpa overall (calc 2 isnt easy trust me). but thats only if you do get accepted.</p>
<p>if you dont get accepted and you have a B in micro econ it might look bad when you transfer next year because haas is really competitive and most applicants have a perfect record especially in major pre reqs.</p>
<p>so if youre confident of getting into haas i would say stick with econ and maintain grades in the rest of your classes as well</p>
<p>They won’t rescind your offer for a B. My friend earned two B’s and was accepted (Micro and Macro). I earned a B in Calc II and was accepted. There are far more relevant reasons to accept/deny you.</p>
<p>I know you’re taking every measure to be part of the 6%, but the W would be a ridiculous choice at this point. Message me if you have further questions. Good luck.</p>
<p>Let’s hope your essays set you apart. If you’ve conveyed a unique perspective and set of goals that align with the core values, you have a great shot.</p>
<p>I don’t think it would matter much because I don’t believe you are going to get in. This year or next. I know that sounds rude, and you may not believe me, but I do not mean to be in any way. Sorry, Econ could always be a strong option or UCLA?</p>
<p>UCLA isn’t an option for me. I haven’t taken the series of math classes that would transfer over there. I’m pretty much stuck in the bay area because of my physical issues I can’t drive, and I have no money to live on-campus or move out. If I were rejected this year and next, SFSU would be my next option.</p>
<p>can i just ask why you think cheerilee will not get into haas? i mean you haven’t really specified the reason why. im just curious, because i think she is a pretty competitive applicant, she has pretty much the same stats as most of us here on collegeconfidential.
if you can expand, it would be appreciated. thanks</p>
<p>Take a look through the past few Haas decisions on here and you’ll see that the work experience just isn’t really up to par. I truly don’t mean to just rudely destroy dreams. I really am just trying to shed realistic light on a situation.</p>
<p>Decisions threads are a very small sample of applicants and admits. Not to mention, members on this forum are generally more motivated than the average student so they’ll have better ECs, work experience, and GPAs.</p>
<p>Is there another type/amount of work experience you would consider to be adequate? At the launch conference haas hosted a few months ago they stated the type of work experience isn’t what they consider the most important thing, they consider the leadership and responsibilities you had, both of which I made clear in my resume and essay.</p>
<p>Haas2014, that’s cold man :-/! While I agree with you on the surface, it really depends on how effective cheeriliee’s statements are. Plus, the supplemental essay this year was much harder to write than ours was.</p>
<p>cheerilee, the short answer is “No.” there is not “type” or amount of work experience that is adequate. What sets you apart is your ability to convey leadership and what you’ve learned about yourself in your personal statements. You can have the greatest list of accomplishments and experience, but if you haven’t done any introspection and don’t align with Haas culturally, your chances go down significantly. On the other hand, you may have experiences that are discounted by others, but if you can show the reader something unique, how you’ve grown from it, and how you’re going to make a positive impact in the world, your chances go up significantly.</p>