What's the Workload Like for Math or Comp. Finance Majors?

Dooddie
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:03:58 +0000

It’s pretty demanding. It’s hard to say how you’ll do without knowing you, but expect very challenging classes, much harder math than you’ve ever had before. There are kids here who are so smart that they just seem to “get it,” but for most, it’s a lot of work. Comp. Fin. is very competitive to get into. They accept relatively few kids, and many try. Even once you’re in, it’s one of the hardest majors at CMU.

The Math Department is great. There are lots of very smart people (students and faculty) and graduates do well. Try for Comp. Fin., but expect a challenge.