Math grades not good enough for colleges with good/popular econ programs?

blossom
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:20:11 +0000

You’re dealing with a 690 score- that’s your issue in terms of admissions (competing with kids with scores 80-100 points higher), not your math. Whether or not you declare sociology doesn’t seem terribly important given how competitive these colleges are from the git-go. Your scores are fine- but admissions are competitive, and even if you had 800’s and all A’s you are never a lock at a place like Amherst.

I’m not avoiding the question- you are asking the WRONG question. Declaring sociology won’t get you in to JHU or Amherst if you are on the bubble as an admit. Is that your question? Now I’ve answered it. If there is something else in your application that resonates with the readers- a terrific essay, incredible recommendations, then your grades/scores/econ won’t keep you out.