<p>Hey,</p>
<p>I was wondering if any of the upperclassman can chime in. How difficult is it to get into Honors Analysis as a second year? How well do you have to do in your first year math class? Can you get in even if you're not "invited"?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Merhoto</p>
<p>If one does well in the 160s sequence as a first year (Honors Calc), one is generally invited to HA as a second year. Chicago is pretty fluid about math placement. You can always pop in and talk to the math deaprtment advisors.</p>
<p>Also consider IBL Analysis – covers more than regular analysis, it’s a more collaborative form of instruction than Honors Analysis. My S preferred it to HA.</p>
<p>IIRC, you have to apply to take Honors Analysis as a 2nd year. To get into it, you have to have straight As in 160s. Literally, straight As. According to Sally, even a single A- will hurt your chances considerably.</p>
<p>Wow, didn’t realize they were that strict about it for second years! They were incredibly flexible for first-year students.</p>
<p>Ermmm, I mean – “A’s” are preferred but are not required. I know multiple people who got in with an A- or two…In general, there is a <em>much</em> higher drop-out rate of First years than second years. I don’t know of any 2nd years who have dropped out because they found the material too difficult (just that the class was too time consuming). I think there were 18 2nd years who started (and there are 16 or 17 still in) and 30 first years with about 14-15 still in. Also, in general, if you don’t do as well grade wise in 160’s you can always talk to Sally and make a strong case. If you show substantial progression to your 160’s teacher, they still might recommend you…</p>
<p>PS: Honor’s Analysis is awesome ;-)</p>