<p>How do you know which one to choose when registering for classes, and why would you choose the pass/no pass option?</p>
<p>Some choose the P/NP option because it doesn't affect their GPA.</p>
<p>when you're applying to grad/medical schools, does it look bad to have too many p/np classes on your transcript?</p>
<p>yes it does</p>
<p>I was told there is a limit to how many units you can take p/np to graduate. But I'm not sure about this.</p>
<p>Yeah, there is a limit.</p>
<p>"No more than one-fourth of an undergraduate student’s total UCSD course units may be graded on a P/NP basis."</p>
<p>i'm actually pretty sure the max. number of p/np classes is based on major, but i could be wrong. </p>
<p>Generally, you'd pick the p/np option on a GE which you don't feel like you'd do too good in. It's to "mask" the C's on your transcript. The catch though, is there is a deadline for switching to p/np, and a lot of majors wont allow major required courses p/np. I made the mistake of making a class p/np right off the bad in registration, thinking i'd do bad in the class. turns out i did quite well, but it was too late to change it to a grade option. I think i ended up getting an A in the class, but it just shows up as a P on the transcript. bummer.</p>