<p>So right now I'm a graduating senior from UCLA, with a near perfect GPA, but I have a problem.</p>
<p>I really want to apply to a an MA program for International Relations, and since most schools I've talked to recommend Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, I'm taking Micro this quarter and Macro next quarter. I'm fairly math-phobic though, and I'm worried that I'll do REALLY bad in Econ courses. It's only first week, but I'm worried about the more complex stuff later. </p>
<p>Should I take them P/NP, since they're not for my major or minor (History and Political Science, respctively). Will grad schools look down on P/NP courses, even if they're not taken for major? </p>
<p>Thanks for all your help</p>
<p>What does P/NP have to do with this?</p>
<p>I was just wondering if Grad Schools frowned upon taking courses Pass/No Pass…especially if its not for a major or minor requirement.</p>
<p>I would hesitate to take any course deemed necessary for a particular program on a P/NP system, but the only way you’ll really know is by talking to profs or admissions for the programs you’re interested in. </p>
<p>The fact that these courses are not major/minor requirements is irrelevant given that it’s a requirement for the grad programs.</p>
<p>I know nothing about your field, but I’ll give you an example from my field. Let’s say I’m applying to do a PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in nanofabrication. I would personally feel better about taking a P/NP in communications systems, which is a EE requirement but is relatively unrelated to my studies, than I would taking a P/NP in solid-state physics, which is technically an applied physics course (and not a requirement) but is very relevant to my studies.</p>
<p>Ohh I thought you meant something else P /= NP! A fool I was. If your GPA is close to perfect, then why not challenge yourself and do standard grading? I am pretty sure doing P/NP will not make or break your admission, but if I were you I would do standard grading unless you can test out of it and opt for a Pass or No Pass.</p>