Summer MATH 53 P/NP (Pre-Haas)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi everyone! </p>

<p>I totally underestimated how difficult taking this course over the summer would be. The material is understandable, but I think the combination of a 35 hour work week and 8am class just kills my focus. </p>

<p>Anyways, midterm 1 was today and I'm positive I barely passed (if at all).I plan to P/NP the class (although I could try studying extra-extra hard for the remaining duration of the class because the final replaces midterm scores) which is fine and dandy, but I also want to go into investment banking, so the ECON 101 series I REALLY want to do.</p>

<p>I already meet the math requirements for Haas admission; I'm just worried about the grade in 53 affecting my GPA.</p>

<p>So the question is: are there any ramifications that I should be aware of after P/NP'ing the class? Also, do you guys recommend me taking the class for credit in the fall (it would be alongside 101B if I still plan on taking that series) so I can be ready for 101A in the Spring? I think I'll have a good grasp on Multivariable material (I just CAN'T focus on the tests this summer).</p>

<p>Please and thank you.</p>

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<p>Bump? :). Anyone out there who can answer it?</p>

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<p>In terms of the Haas app, it’s probably better just to take Math 53 P/NP rather than risk a low letter grade. </p>

<p>In terms of retaking the class, I’d be really careful to retake the class alongside 101B in the fall (plus a few other classes to round out your schedule) given the difficulties of the class by itself over the summer. However, if you are set on retaking the class, just check to make sure that you don’t need Math 53 for Econ 101B - I’m not sure if you do.</p>

<p>In terms of investment banking, I don’t think that you really need Math 53, Econ 101A or Econ 101B (with the huge caveat being if you are aiming to do very quantitative work in banking). But I believe for sales and traditional IB, you really should just focus on UGBA 102A and 103, and perhaps Econ 1 and/or the 100 series. For banking, focus on those classes (especially accounting and finance), maintaining a high GPA, and getting banking-related experience (through clubs or internships).</p>

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<p>Thanks basketballkid! I sent you an email-message asking for more information :).</p>