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The discussion centers on the importance of having a minor in physics while pursuing a major in mathematics for graduate school applications in pure math. The original poster is considering the feasibility of taking six courses in one semester or extending their studies by an extra semester to maintain the minor. There are mixed opinions on the necessity of a minor; while it could provide an advantage if grades are strong, poor performance could be detrimental. Concerns are raised about the workload of six courses, with some participants suggesting that taking on this challenge is manageable and emphasizing the importance of focusing on academic performance rather than potential disadvantages of not having a minor. The conversation highlights the balance between academic rigor and personal well-being in the pursuit of advanced studies.
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Hey Guys. I was wondering if having a minor would be important for applying to graduate school in pure math. I realized about 2 months ago that if I want to keep a minor in my degree either: 1. I have to take six courses in the winter semester (2 upper math, 2upper physics, 1 2nd year stats course, a programing course); or 2. Stay an extra semester
 
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Chris11 said:
Hey Guys. I was wondering if having a minor would be important for applying to graduate school in pure math. I realized about 2 months ago that if I want to keep a minor in my degree either: 1. I have to take six courses in the winter semester (2 upper math, 2upper physics, 1 2nd year stats course, a programing course); or 2. Stay an extra semester

What is you major? (math?)
What would the minor be in?
 
My major is math. My minor would be in physics.
 
Chris11 said:
My major is math. My minor would be in physics.

That could be an advantage as long as your grades are good. If you grades for your minor are poor, it wold always be a negative.
 
Yeah. I just don't know if I would be able to do six courses in a semester without wanting to kill myself. I would love to take quantum mechanics, so that I could learn a little about how representation theory is applied, and general relativity because of diferential geometry. But, yeah. I don't know. Do you think that it would be a disadvantage to not have a minor?
 
Chris11 said:
Yeah. I just don't know if I would be able to do six courses in a semester without wanting to kill myself. I would love to take quantum mechanics, so that I could learn a little about how representation theory is applied, and general relativity because of diferential geometry. But, yeah. I don't know. Do you think that it would be a disadvantage to not have a minor?

I don't see 6 classes a semester as that major. I graduate in 4 years with 167 credits. So instead of thinking of the disadvantages just attack the challenge head on.
 

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