Will getting a B in math [linear algebra at a college] as a prospective math major hurt my chances at top schools?

DS got a B in MVC this term and has gotten straight As in all of historical math classes including BC. He attends a very rigorous BS. He was recruited to Swarthmore and was told to not put math as an area of academic interest on his ED app., which it isn’t. A B in LA will likely hurt your chances at top schools if you intend to pursue math. Not to be a downer but I would diversify your list. Good luck.

To add: another option is to not add the LA grade on subsequent applications.

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