Programs How bad is a C in Physics for a math major?

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The discussion centers on a second-year math major's concerns about recent academic performance, which includes two Bs in computer science, a C in physics, and a B in a non-essential Chinese language course, following a strong previous year with nearly perfect grades. The student attributes the decline to skipping classes for personal enjoyment rather than an inability to grasp the material. There is a belief that math professors prioritize performance in math courses over grades in other subjects, suggesting that the impact of these lower grades on graduate school applications may be minimal. The student seeks insight into how these grades might affect future academic opportunities, particularly in mathematics.
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Hi guys, I'm a second-year math major planning on grad school. Last year I got nearly perfect grades; my only B was in English. This year I've done much worse, getting two Bs in computer science, a C in physics, and (probably) a B in Chinese language (a class I am just taking for fun -- I don't actually need to). Luckily I'm still getting As in abstract algebra and in real analysis.

It's not that I can't handle the material... I just had too much fun this semester and skipped too much class. Assuming I can get back on the straight and narrow, how much will this bump in the road hurt my chances?
 
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I doubt any math prof/adviser/authority figure will care. According to my graduate math friends, the only thing math professors care about is math and comic strips that contain math humor. When it comes to the sciences or applying mathematics, they could care less. i.e. look at the history behind fractals.
 
I'm not sure what you mean.
 

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