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Hi,

 

I am a junior student who is pursuing a double major in applied math and economics. I currently have overall GPA 3.87, however, I have a "C+" grade in JAVA when I was freshman (1st semester in college, I did not really study at first). Without this class, I have GPA 3.93. I am wondering if it is a good idea to retake this class since I have all A's so far for other classes. I'd like to go to graduate program, maybe statistics. I am not sure if it's a big deal to have a grade "C+" in programming class on my transcript. I am worried because I think programming skill is really important. If I retake this class, C+ won't be replaced but the university will calculate the average between two grades.

Can anyone give my some suggestions? 
Thank you in advance for any help!!

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For statistics, I personally don't really think it will be a huge detriment. I think you are probably better off taking a high-level math course than some programming course, especially if your programming skills can be showcased in other ways (other classes, projects, etc.--things you can mention on your personal statement).

Posted

Definitely not worth it.  Forget about it, take other classes and do well in them.

Yeah, it makes sense. Thank you very much!

Posted

For statistics, I personally don't really think it will be a huge detriment. I think you are probably better off taking a high-level math course than some programming course, especially if your programming skills can be showcased in other ways (other classes, projects, etc.--things you can mention on your personal statement).

Thank you very much. I will try high-level math. I am considering the abstract linear algebra and introduction to analysis. Which one is more important?

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Assuming you already have a regular linear algebra class, analysis is considered the next important math class for statistics graduate school

 

I second this.

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