<p>Here are a couple of threads (heated at times) about Chicago math and other top math programs:</p>
<p><a href=“Strong UnderGrad Math Departments - College Search & Selection - College Confidential Forums”>Strong UnderGrad Math Departments - College Search & Selection - College Confidential Forums;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/515738-math-majors-chicago.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/515738-math-majors-chicago.html</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/551878-math-uchicago.html?highlight=math+Chicago[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/551878-math-uchicago.html?highlight=math+Chicago</a></p>
<p>I understand Chicago has always been VERY highly rated for physics, but perhaps if there’s a physics major lurking about, she/he can post some info.</p>
<p>Chicago really looks at the essays. If you get a chance to visit, S (a current first-year math major) recommends sitting in on a HUM/SOSC class to get a sense of the Core.</p>