ILR Math

<p>I am going into ilr next year, would it be odd for me to take calc 1 (I know it is not required by ILR)? I am in pre calc now...</p>

<p>Take whatever interests you. There are no restrictions!</p>

<p>There weren't many ILR frosh taking Calculus this year, and the two of us who had skipped ahead to Calc II definitely dropped it after the first Prelim, but it's definitely an option if you so desire. Some of the graduate fields that ILRies enter require a calculus background, ESPECIALLY economics and to a lesser degree, public policy, so it's a fine choice and definitely wise to get it out of the way during freshman year. I do think it's a great idea: I would still be in it if I didn't suck so terribly :) I would say go for it if you enjoy math and/or will need it for your career plans- I may end up taking Calc I and II next year, so I may be in your class crying about integrals. Taking Calc would also help you meet people from other colleges, which would nicely balance some of your all-ILRie classes in first semester.</p>

<p>alright, I am a bit nervous considering I am only in pre-calc now, and probably many of the kids in the class would have already taken calc...but we shall see.</p>

<p>I would guess that about 70% of students in Calc 1 have already taken calculas. If you don't like math or not good at math then taking calc 1 is not a good option because it is hard and time consuming!</p>

<p>well I think it might be necessary</p>

<p>ILR doesn't require math, with the exception of statistics, after you take the exam to show high school level math competency. I wouldn't recommend calc because it is really not worth it since it is not a requirement.</p>

<p>what about for future jobs? Grad school?</p>

<p>Definitely required for graduate economics, not as crucial for most other fields.</p>

<p>what about pursuing an MBA or law degree?</p>

<p>Calc isn't necessary for an MBA or law admissions. It's can be helpful for social science PhD admissions, and absolutely necessary (in addition to linear algebra, more advanced calc, and real analysis) for econ phd programs.</p>