<p>Statistics vs. Math Analysis</p>
<p>Hi everyone, </p>
<p>I messed up this year, dropping my GPA from a 4.0uw UC to a 3.08; so basically, I'll be attending a CC next fall. This year, I have the option of taking either regular Statistics (while self-studying AP Statistics) or taking Math Analysis. I am a few credits short of 30, which would let me skip my first year of CC and let me TAG into Davis and apply to Berkeley/UCLA. Basically, would it be wiser to get AP Statistics credit, or take Math Analysis?</p>
<p>I'm planning on being a political science major, and am used to a challenging course load (7 APs Junior year); but would rather not take a hard math class due to ominous feelings.</p>
<p>Let me reiterate, I don't need a competitive course load; I just want to know which would benifit me in the long run? Having 35 credits when starting CC, or being eligible for Calculus 1?</p>
<p>By the way, I'm switching schools, that's why I'm still deciding my course load. At my previous school, I was given the option to skip into Calculus ab, but my current school won't let me do that.</p>
<p>I highly encourage AP Statistics. It is a breeze compared to other math courses like AP Calculus BC. The workload is definitely below average with regular AP courses. Some of the sections are tricky, but in terms of time and comprehensibility, it is definitely an easy class/exam. AP Statistics benefits most majors, especially if people plan on looking at data, charts, and graphs.</p>
<p>Thank you for your input, @lilaznswimma (pun intended).</p>
<p>I am ineligible for AP Statistics (I never showed up for Algebra 2), but could definitely self-study the material. One of the APs that I took last year was Chemistry, so I think I could handle it. </p>
<p>Anyone have any reasons for me to take Math Analysis? Will calculus knowledge help me in college? By the way, I do plan on studying calculus at some point in my life, but probably out of college in my 20s, when the grade won’t matter :P.</p>
<p>What majors are you considering in college?</p>
<p>Economics and business typically require calculus and statistics (and more if you want to go to PhD study in economics); other social studies majors often require statistics or a major-specific quantitative methods course.</p>
<p>Political Science; hopefully at Berkeley! It doesn’t require calculus, but I’m asking more for personal benefits.</p>
<p>If I take Statistics and self-study for the AP exam, I probably won’t report it. I plan on taking Statistics honors at SBCC; and again, I always like keeping my options open (like with taking M.A. and later, Calculus).</p>
<p>The political science major at Berkeley does require a course on “Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods” (POL SCI 3). No specific prerequisites are listed.</p>
<p>However, social studies research at the PhD level may require a stronger understanding of statistics; it is often helpful to have knowledge of calculus in order to get a stronger understanding of statistics.</p>
<p>What if, instead of pursuing a PhD, I go to Law school. How do the Ivy Leagues view an education without Calculus?</p>
<p>Law school admissions is primarily college GPA and LSAT based, with no specific college major or course work required; see <a href=“http://lawschoolnumbers.com”>http://lawschoolnumbers.com</a> .</p>
<p>However, note that the LSAT has a logic puzzle section. Those questions may be the ones that help math and philosophy majors do relatively well on the LSAT. See <a href=“http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source/jd-docs/sampleptjune.pdf”>http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source/jd-docs/sampleptjune.pdf</a> .</p>
<p>Thanks, @Ucbalumnus! You’re always a real help!</p>
<p>Concerning the LSAT, would I be fine with statistics and a mind that gears pretty well with math? I’m not bad at math or anything. I’ve taken AP Chemistry and will be taking AP Physics next year. </p>
<p>So basically, is there no Calculus or Math Analysis involved? Or is it SAT style?</p>
<p>Take a look at the linked LSAT practice questions.</p>
<p>I can’t take both, @te4m. Next year, my schedule will probably look like:</p>
<p>Zero Period
-§ Madness and Identity/ § Children’s Literature</p>
<p>-(AP) United States Government/ (AP) Macroeconomics
-(AP) Physics 1
-§ Math Class
-§ Life Skills/ § Team Sports</p>
<p>-(CC) United States Government
-(CC) American Sign Language II
-(CC) Introduction to Sociology</p>
<p>I need a free period every day, so I can get to my CC courses on time!</p>
<p>Originally, I was planning on taking a much harder at school course load, but I’ve decided to invest my time in CC courses instead! (Opting out of AP Comp Sci, AP BIo, AP Lit, and ASL at school).</p>
<p>id say math analysis.</p>
<p>What are the benefits of Math Analysis, @guineagirl?</p>
<p>It’s generally seen as a more rigorous class, which allows you to take calculus. Some colleges will require you to take calculus regardless of major.</p>
<p>I have a concern with taking math analysis when
It looks like you take a challenging curriculum and don’t do well
</p>
<p>@erins It’s not like I can’t do well, it’s just that I didn’t do well (can’t afford a four-year anyway, deciding on a CC). I took the Alg2 placement test and got a 100%.</p>
<p>I was placed into AP Statistics! :)</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone, for the help. I decided to take AP Stat instead of the two!</p>
<p>Oh, and I meant that this year, my UC GPA was a 3.08, not overall.</p>
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Unless you get your priorities straight you won’t do well. Try showing up this time. You are obviously capable. When you get to college you’ll be expected to produce (do well on tests and HWs). Start now.</p>
<p>Thank you, Erin’s Dad!</p>
<p>I’m shooting for a 4.6 this year. It’s a reach, but I do feel it possible. </p>
<p>Thank you for the wisdom, everyone!! :)</p>