How good at math do you need to be to major in math???

College Majors
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<p>I am a white male from a competitive high school in new jersey</p>

<p>SAT math scores</p>

<p>SAT1: 740
SAT 2 ic: 770
sat 2 iic: 800</p>

<p>Ive never studied for math(or even did my homework until last year), but ive always gotten like mid 80’s in it. I am getting a C in Calc AP BC pretty easily, but I’m not sure I could get a A if I tried. If it matters, I’ve won my schools mental math copetition 4 years running, it hasnt been close even when I won it as a frosh. </p>

<p>Do you need an 800 to do well in this major? DO you need to ace high school math to be even considered?</p>

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<p>I am sure that good study habits are required…and high school grades, not SATs, are the best indicator of future college performance. </p>

<p>Obviously you have the ability to succeed given your scores, but algebraic topology and real analysis is just a wee bit tougher than calculus. So if you don’t put in the time, you won’t have a chance.</p>

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<p>How good do you have to be? Capable. That good.</p>

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<p>You need to have a natural aptitude for the subject, have a good work ethic and be ready to do problem sets until you’re blue in the face.
I entered college with the intention of majoring in math… with a 98 average in high school. I couldn’t put up with the work after 2 years.</p>

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<p>rainbow, may I ask what you got on the SAT (and yes I realize SAT isnt everything, but if you got < 700 I’d be interested to know that)</p>

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<p>I did the SAT for CTY admission at 14, but because I’m not American I didn’t do it at the college admissions stage. When I was 14, I got 690 math/620 verbal.</p>

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<p>You have to like the subject and be willing to work hard. Why does it have to be different than any other major? Yes, it probably takes a bit more committment and passion but you dont have to be the next Gauss, Euler or Erdos to major in mathematics. Love the subject and im sure you will perform up to the task.</p>