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Is it very hard to get a Ph.D in Mathematics though? It would obviously be easier, but is it still extremely difficult? I guess I wouldn't mind getting as far as I can with mathematics as I can possibly go and then forego being a professor if it isn't within my reach. Also, (relating to my first...

I guess what I mean by the second point is that if I did CS, I would only do it to become a software developer, but then I would only be of use to a single company instead of contributing to the entire body of knowledge of mathematics. I guess you're right that I should do what I want to do and...

I'm not sure if I should be a math major for a couple of reasons: -Not sure if I'm smart enough (720 Math portion SAT 770 math level 2. I know those are high for most people but I would think that great math majors get 800s). I can do well in math classes at school, and currently Calc BC is my...

Is being good at precalculus an indicator that you will be good at calculus and later maths? Right now precalculus comes so naturally to me and I hardly struggle. And when I do struggle, I like learning how to figure where I'm going wrong unlike when I'm struggling at physics or computer...

Thanks guys! It relieved me of some anxiety.

The best instate college in my state for mathematics is Georgia Tech. However, it does not have a pure mathematics degree. Can I still go to grad school for pure mathematics as an applied math major? Will it prepare me for pure mathematics?

I'm a junior in high school, and I'm taking physics this year, and, along with chemistry, it's my favorite subject. My favorite part of physics so far has been electromagnetism. I understand the concepts really well, and the subject is fun to think about. I found mechanisms easy yet a little...