That stupid math requirement

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>By the end of this semester I will have my pre-reqs and IGETC done with a 4.0 cumulative.</p>

<p>Except for math. </p>

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<li><p>If I'm a political science major, what level math do I need to take? I tested into a pre-calculus course, but I don't think I'd be able to pull it off with an A or even a B. It could slaughter my GPA. Can I just take a basic algebra course considering my major isn't too math intensive? </p></li>
<li><p>What if I'm taking the math class when I apply, or if I won't even be taking it until spring? Is that going to be a problem? Math classes are SO TOUGH to nab, let alone fit into my work schedule. </p></li>
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<p>By the way... shooting for UC Berkeley!</p>

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<p>A 4.0??? You’re set.</p>

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<p>1)Statistics, College Algebra, and Calculus 1</p>

<p>2)take it when you apply (FALL), but if you take it during spring i think there’s gonna be a problem with that</p>

<p>If you really wanna fit in a math class jsut take an online statistics course. statistics is really easy because you’re just plugging numbers into a formula. </p>

<p>Plus, i think stats could have applications to poli sci so…</p>

<p>PS: differential equations (a math class after calculus) has applications to political science. or that’s what my professor say. he’s not joking btw</p>

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<p>take stats. it involves numbers and such but it really isnt orthodox math. just plug some numbers into a given formula and you have your answer for the most part.</p>

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<p>Take a Stats class
Get an A
???
PROFIT</p>

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<p>Im in the same position as you…</p>

<p>You need Statistics. I’m taking it now. By the end of this semester I’ll have a 3.2 maybe.</p>

<p>If I had been able to get into a Stat class I’d have a TAG :(</p>

<p>good luck man, although I think you’ll be fine. I’ve already been rejected by UCSB.</p>

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<p>Let’s say you are at a uc and taking a math spring quarter how will the uc you applied to for fall 2011 view this?</p>

<p>I have a 3.7 gpa but the math is not required for my major…I’m still taking it in spring …hoping to be accepted to UCI his fall</p>

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<p>Math is a big one. Just spoke to UCSB today about this, and they said that they don’t look favorably on math completed in the spring.</p>

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<p>Ok, I think I can score a stats class this summer or in the fall at the latest. As long as I only have to take one math class I think I can get my math done by spring 2012… </p>

<p>Unless UC Berkeley is going to want to see more than one math course?</p>

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<p>@asphyxiac: For what major? Or for all majors in general?</p>

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<p>For berkeley’s political economy major you need calc (2 semesters) and a stats class.</p>

<p>for poli sci no math at all</p>

<p>source: assist.org</p>

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<p>@ iZychr: except for the IGETC requirement, right?</p>

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<p>uh look it up yourself? but yeah i’m looking at it right now so far it seems that you only need math for igetc.</p>

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<p>don’t listen to that. Take the stat class…</p>

<p>UCB not requiring a math class is like a law school not asking for you LSAT.</p>

<p>take Stat and pass it.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’m going with the stats class</p>