Pass/Fail Basic Finance
Hi, I previously transferred to a semi-target school and this is my first semester there. I am a finance and marketing major, All the courses at the moment are pass/fail optional given the coronavirus situation. As a result, I am considering Pass/Failing Basic Finance. I will likely finish with a B+ or B in the class. Since it's my first semester at the school, this could drastically drop my GPA even though it's not that bad. Without finance, I should have a 3.8-3.9, as I should get A-s or As in my four other classes. With Basic Finance, I anticipate having around a 3.6-3.7. I also have a one credit class that's mandatory to pass/fail if that matters, putting me at 16 credits rather than the usual 15.
My question is whether or not I should pass/fail my finance introduction course. I am torn because even though it's my only finance class thus far and I am a finance major, I figure that it might be more important to have a high GPA. After doing finance for a couple years, I then plan to go to law school if that matters. Any input would be great!
Kind of an interesting question. My initial reaction would be, as I’m almost certain that HR doesn’t look at transcripts beyond i) verifying enrollment / graduation and ii) validating GPA, to take it P / F and protect your overall GPA. That said, if someone does take a closer look, it’s rather strange to be a finance major looking at IB who elected to take “Basic Finance” on a non-graded basis. Can’t imagine there’s much chance of that happening, though.
Regarding law school, don’t really have a view. Assume they take a closer look at coursework and rigor, but can’t imagine one non-letter grade is much of a blip.