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Hi all, I was hoping that I could get some advice on pre-MBA classes here. My background is pretty much entirely liberal arts, with a few math classes that I did decently in (usually between a B+ and A, with one or two B- grades). Overall GPA 3.6, ended up getting a 730 GMAT (47Q, 45V). I figure I should take the time to shore up the quant aspect of my application before I apply in 2016, and the obvious first place is calculus (which I've never taken). The local universities are thousands of dollars for a class which is crazy, so I've been looking online.
The two I've found are the Berkeley Self Paced class (extension.berkeley.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=41487) and the UCLA class (uclaextension.edu/pages/Course.aspx?reg=256503) . I would prefer the self paced one at Berkeley since I can start sooner, but my understanding is that it's not considered equivalent to the on-campus class in terms of being a prerequisite for Berkeley classes - which makes me question whether it'll transfer cleanly during applications. Is that a reason to opt for UCLA, or is it fine regardless?
The two I've found are the Berkeley Self Paced class (extension.berkeley.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=41487) and the UCLA class (uclaextension.edu/pages/Course.aspx?reg=256503) . I would prefer the self paced one at Berkeley since I can start sooner, but my understanding is that it's not considered equivalent to the on-campus class in terms of being a prerequisite for Berkeley classes - which makes me question whether it'll transfer cleanly during applications. Is that a reason to opt for UCLA, or is it fine regardless?
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Great question! Of course an in-person class at a university would be ideal but probably is not necessary for you. The closest to the real thing of the options your are considering would be the UCLA extension which has become very popular recently. These classes will not be do or die for your candidacy so if you are unable to complete prior to submission that is fine just not your enrollment and progress somewhere within your application and share an update when appropriate. The value here will be primarily for yourself once you actually enroll, you should in better shape to handle the heavily analytical core curriculum at most universities.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
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Is your priority to learn the most, get something that may help as a prerequisite once you start your MBA, or increase your chances of getting in?
Depending on that, your approach should vary. I wouldn't worry about anything transferring at this point. If Berkeley is easier for you and preferred, go for that. At the end of the day, the extra classes only help to a limited extent. Your GMAT isn't bad so I wouldn't worry too much about that part of your application.
Depending on that, your approach should vary. I wouldn't worry about anything transferring at this point. If Berkeley is easier for you and preferred, go for that. At the end of the day, the extra classes only help to a limited extent. Your GMAT isn't bad so I wouldn't worry too much about that part of your application.
