Math and Applied Math Departments

mathmama
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:55:10 +0000

Thanks for the responses. D has visited all three schools and is leaning toward MIT or U Chicago because they seem to have larger, more active undergraduate math communities. The reputation and location of the schools are less important than the quality of the teaching, involvement of faculty, and presence of math majors who are actively engaged in math outside the classroom. Finances will not be the primary consideration but it’s hard to ignore such a large scholarship offer.