How much Math ?

BusinessGuy
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:28:53 +0000

Speaking from my research, it really depends on where he wants to go and what his specific major will be. For the most part a liberal arts major doesn’t need all that much math, especially if you have a good reason for not taking it (as your son does with the study abroad). However, if he does want to go into business, and chooses to do something on the quantitative end like finance, having calculus is more important. Additionally, if he’s looking at going to his flagship State U, there isn’t much to worry about compared to a school like Harvard.

I personally don’t see a reason to take more math than you need to if it’s not something you’ll need to know; however, unless you’re positive it’s not something he’ll need, you may want to think about it. I suggest finding out exactly what he wants from college, and make him aware of the restrictions he may put on himself due to a lack of higher level math.