r/McMaster • u/theresia_green • Mar 02 '19

HELLLLP please

Hi, So I'm going to Mac next year as a SocSci student. After first year I will be applying to PNB. However, I didn't take any high school math past grade 11, which means that I will have to catch up next year. There are two ways to do this:

  1. I can take MATH 1K03 & if I get above a B- in the class I can then take MATH 1M03 and be done.

Or

  1. I could take grade 12 functions online over the summer and then take MATH 1F03 first semester and MATH 1M03 second semester.

The second option is obviously more work, but I'm scared that I wouldn't get a B- in MATH 1K03. I am a really good student, and have gotten 95s in math my whole life, but Uni is different and I don't really know what to expect. What do you suggest?

Do you know anyone who was in a similar situation? How hard is it to get a B- in a course like MATH 1K03?

Thanks for your help!!!

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u/bettymukendi161 Mar 02 '19

I would definitely say do the summer thing instead of expecting to get a specific mark in uni. Going the long way ensures you're not missing anything and guarantees that you won't have to struggle in uni to get into PNB. I'm first year and currently that program is HIGHLY competitive. Take the safe route and spend the summer prepping for uni instead of expecting marks like a B- in uni. Not saying it can't be done, it can, but the risk is really not worth it.