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<p>Mathematics SL is formerly Mathematical Methods SL. That is how you will find most comparisons. </p>
<p>While AP and IB are obviously different programs, the Math SL is often treated as equivalent to AP Calc AB. In fact, many school districts teach just one class covering the material for both exams (so IB and non-IB students take the class, all students take the AP Calc AB exam and the IB students also take the Math SL exam).</p>
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<p>I would challenge that assertion, considering that some business schools require courses like stochastic optimization, linear programming, and advanced statistics. For example, many quantitative and computational finance programs require more math than your standard civil or mechanical engineering programs.</p>
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<p>I get that you’re 17 years old and have good test scores, and therefore believe that you run the world. The fact is, you put together a small chain of logic to create your assertion. That does not make it fact nor does it make me interested in an online ****ing contest.</p>
<p>Obviously taking Math SL is less advantageous than taking Math HL if both are offered. However, that does not translate into a “MASSIVE” difference, nor does it translate to disqualification from admission. That is like making the argument that a 2350 is less advantageous than a 2400 when applying. The statement is true, but it does not follow that a 2350 makes you unlikely to be admitted.</p>
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<p>Since it’s an unbounded region of feasibility, optimal would be an 800 SAT I Math, 800 SAT II, three published papers in a first tier journal, having already completed the Math sequence at a first tier university, and a Fields Medal. </p>
<p>Of course, I wouldn’t recommend or even suggest that someone needs the Fields Medal to apply to Georgia Tech. Why? Because it is unrealistic and unnecessary. </p>
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<p>Really?</p>
<p>[Georgia</a> Institute of Technology Admissions Information - CollegeData College Profile](<a href=“http://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg02_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=1478]Georgia”>Georgia Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate | CollegeData)</p>
<p>SAT Math 691 average
650-730 range of middle 50%</p>
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<p>The assertion was made that the same students apply to MIT and Georgia Tech. While there is some overlap, that is not necessarily true. Because of it’s status as a public school, the majority of Georgia Tech’s applicants are Georgia residents simply applying to the state flagship university.</p>
<p>You can say the same thing about UC Berkeley and Stanford. While I am sure there is some overlap, you’re likely to see much greater overlap between Berkeley and UCLA, and I bet that Berkeley and UCSD share more common applicants than Berkeley and Stanford.</p>
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<p>I think I know a thing or two more about Georgia Tech than you.</p>