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    Which school should I choose for a career in mathematics and actuarial science?

    Hello Everyone, I just received an acceptance letter into California State University Fullerton. My dream is to be doing research in Pure Mathematics, but my goal is to be an Actuary. Fullerton is one of the only places with an Actuarial Science concentration in their Math Degree Program. I...
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    Self Studying Proof Based Calculus

    Hello everyone. 'm studying proof based calculus in my spare time. I have already taking Multivariable calculus, Diff. Equations and Linear Algebra. I'm using the textbook Apostol Calculus 1, as it was recommended by these forums, but I'm having great difficulty on understanding some of the...
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    Method of Exhuastion for the area of a parabolic segment

    Hello everyone, I'm using the book Apostol- Calculus Vol. 1 for self-studying to get a better understanding of proof based Calculus. They said this book was good for self studying, but I am already stuck in the first chapter. I'm trying to understand how he got the identity: 12+22+...+n(2)=...
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    Studying for Cal-tech Entrance Exam

    Hello Everyone, I am trying to study for the cal-tech entrance exam by using the courses on their website. I was wondering if I should be study Ma 1a -Freshmen Mathematics or Ma 1a- Calculus of One and Several Variables or both? Thank you
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    Schools Will My Background Impact My Chances at Top California Universities?

    Thank you for your reply and yes I have completed the IGETC. Also, I have taken all the courses required to transfer to UCB according to assist.org
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    Schools Will My Background Impact My Chances at Top California Universities?

    Thank you PhotonSSBM for your input. It was greatly appreciated. Going back to what you said about my course rigor, I have taken up to all Calc. III, Linear Algebra and Diff. Eq. I will take up your advice and contact the transferring counseling center as you have suggested and I will definitely...
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    Schools Will My Background Impact My Chances at Top California Universities?

    Hello everyone, This is my first post on PhysicsForums. I am 23 years old and have graduated a CC with a 3.9 GPA. I am a Math Major and yes I have researched how the job prospects are for math majors. I am Hispanic and I am from Salinas Valley. I have been around gangs all my life, my dad...
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