Using open curriculum to ignore boring courses?

arwarw
Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:59:10 +0000

I think the least of the OP’s obstacles is narrow vs. broad focus or wording nuances on the application. If he or she has competitive stats, I suggest also applying to some rack and stack universities with extensive math departments.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think many of the most selective universities have an uncanny EQ radar. I see it in the few Brown, Yale, MIT and Princeton graduates and students I know in real life.

MIT touches on it in their admissons blog

what should you do if you still want to come to MIT?

Be nice. This cannot be overstated. Don’t be wanton or careless or cruel. Treat those around you with kindness. Help people. Contribute to your community.

I’m guessing the same holds true for Brown and the others.