UCLA Math/Econ Question

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<p>UCLA Math/Econ Question
I'll be applying for UCLA in November. For Fall 2009.</p>

<p>Current school: California CC
GPA: 3.75 by Fall. Probably 3.85 after Fall.
Intended major: Math/Econ</p>

<p>There are 8 major requirements:
Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3
Linear Algebra, Differential Equation
Computer Programming C++
Microecon, Macroecon</p>

<p>Now here's the thing:
I've finished my Microecon, Macroecon, Calc1, and Calc 2. All A's.
I'll be taking Calc 3 in Spring 2009.
I'll not be able to take LA, DE, and CP because I have to fulfill my GE.</p>

<p>Is it quite possible for me to get into UCLA without completing the major requirements?</p>

<p>I must finish my GE because UCLA isn't my only choice. I gotta apply for other universities with my GE.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>I’m an admitted math/econ student for this fall, and I’d say that shouldn’t expect an acceptance from there, but apply to Berkeley as well. Additionally, unless you’re strongly proficient with math, taking all three over the summer won’t be easy; I’m not sure they’d consider this specifically, but linear algebra is the first serious math course, and the only one you take at community college. Try to take those math courses, they’ll matter a lot.</p>

<p>I’d say you have as decent a chance as anyone, but don’t expect admission with all certainty.</p>

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<p>totally do not worry. The Major is NOT impacted at all, it has an acceptance rate of around 60%.</p>

<p>I got in for math/econ with a lower gpa (3.54) and i was missing 5 Preqs (this was in 06 however) </p>

<p>most math majors come in with missing preqs actually.</p>

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<p>Thank you, Logos and Malishka31.</p>

<p>By the way, are you guys TAP certified?</p>

<p>Will they really consider me as math/econ major if it’s my second major choice?
As I will definitely have finished the requirements for pre Econ. pre Econ will probably be my first choice.
But we know that 3.75 GPA isn’t competitive at all for Econ major.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Well
If I take one more class in Fall, which one comes first, Linear Algebra or Mathematical programming?
Logos said LA is important. But MP is required for all math majors.
Which one should I take first?
Thanks</p>

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<p>take whichever one you are most likely to get an A in.</p>

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<p>Wait, LA isn’t required for all math majors???</p>

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<p>it is but so is programming</p>

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<p>Is that the PIC course at LA?</p>

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<p>[UCLA</a> Undergrad Admissions: Transfer Major Prep - Mathematics](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/lsmajors/math.htm]UCLA”>Transfer Preparation Requirements — Mathematics Majors | UCLA Undergraduate Admission)</p>

<p>All mathematics majors:</p>

<pre><code>* two years of calculus for the major

  • one introductory course in C++
    </code></pre>

<p>Additional requirements by major:</p>

<p>Applied Mathematics</p>

<pre><code>* two courses in calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity, and magnetism)
</code></pre>

<p>Mathematics</p>

<pre><code>* one course in calculus-based physics (mechanics)

  • two additional courses in calculus-based physics, general chemistry, biology with lab for the major (evolution), or symbolic logic
    </code></pre>

<p>Mathematics for Teaching
–formerly General Mathematics</p>

<pre><code>* one discrete structures course

  • one course in calculus-based physics (mechanics)
  • two additional courses from calculus-based physics, general chemistry, or computer programming
    </code></pre>

<p>Mathematics of Computation</p>

<pre><code>* two courses in calculus-based physics (mechanics, electricity, and magnetism)

  • one discrete structures course
  • one intermediate or advanced course in C++ programming
    </code></pre>

<p>Mathematics/Applied Science
Mathematics/Atmospheric and Oceanic Science</p>

<p>Please refer to the additional information (see below) for a list of preparation courses for these majors.</p>

<p>Mathematics/Economics</p>

<pre><code>* one course in microeconomics

  • one course in macroeconomics
  • one discrete structures course
    </code></pre>

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<p>It seems LA isn’t required for all majors</p>

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<p>That is not accurate…</p>

<p>[UCLA</a> Department of Mathematics](<a href=“Undergraduate Program | UCLA Department of Mathematics”>Undergraduate Program | UCLA Department of Mathematics)</p>

<p>Every single major for lower div has math 33a (linear algebra) and 33b (differential equations) and PIC 10</p>

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<p>Take linear algebra, it’s more useful for just about every theory-based class you’ll have. Besides, it’s easier to find C++ over the summer.</p>