Math31 honor series???

poonpoon_lam · 10-07-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm really confused. About 5 people dropped the class already and some are still considering. I really want to try but I'm just afraid that if I don't get at least a B-, I'll have to take 20C next quarter, wasting one quarter for nothing and lowering my GPA. What should I do?

Radiance · 10-07-2009, 06:11 PM

Why don't you stay in the class you're in, and attend lectures for Math 31? If you had done that last week, you could've decided which one to take by this Thursday :/

Why do you want to take the class? If it's because you just want to be in the honors sequence, make sure you think twice. UCSD is pretty tough as it is, and there's no need to put more on your plate than you can handle. But of course, I don't know you, and perhaps you're really really good at math. It's all you, but I'd just be careful.

Look at the Chem 6H series--yeah, astrina did pretty well in it, but all my friends that started in it for 6AH dropped by 6CH. One of my friends is really smart and hard working, but she withdrew from 6BH. The next quarter, she took 6C and got an A.

poonpoon_lam · 10-07-2009, 06:24 PM

I assume you meant stay in my class and attend lectures for Math 20C?
yea... I have never thought of that 'cuz I thought honor wouldn't be that hard but now a lot of ppl are thinking about dropping the class so I'm really worried too.
The reason why I decided to take this class is that I think Honor class would make me look good for grad schools... but now I think this is too challenging.

TwylaBloo · 10-07-2009, 10:25 PM

The "good" that comes out of taking an honors class for grad schools is so miniscule, that if that's the only reason you're taking it....then you probably shouldn't take it.

Radiance · 10-08-2009, 02:06 AM

^^^ True

This isn't high school anymore. Only take the class if you know you'll do well, because if you're taking it just to "impress" grad schools, and you come out with a mediocre grade, you would've been better off taking the regular sequence and acing it

Slorg · 10-08-2009, 06:43 PM

Although I agree that honors classes may not mean much for graduate school, the classes may give you good preparation for future classes. Strong performances in future classes WILL mean much to graduate schools.