Should I Choose Pure or Applied Math for Theoretical Physics?

Vicarious · Nov 22, 2014

Hey everybody.
I'm a high school student (junior), who loves math and science. I aspire to be a theoretical physicist and have some degree in mathematics, but not sure if I should choose pure or applied math. I welcome any guidance as to what will help me achieve my goals. Thanks

Greg Bernhardt · Nov 22, 2014

Welcome to PF!

jtbell · Nov 23, 2014

Vicarious said:

I welcome any guidance as to what will help me achieve my goals.

Welcome! Our "Academic Guidance" forum is the appropriate place to ask questions about this.

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