What is a good university for pursuing studies in mathematics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for universities where one can pursue studies in mathematics, particularly from the perspective of a high school student in Morocco. The scope includes suggestions for institutions in the United States and considerations for international applications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests prestigious institutions like MIT and Caltech as options for studying mathematics.
  • Another participant mentions Harvard as a potential university for mathematics studies.
  • A follow-up question about the application process for international students at Harvard is posed, indicating interest in the specifics of applying.
  • Another participant emphasizes the need for more diverse suggestions beyond Ivy League schools, advocating for consideration of flagship state schools and the University of Chicago.
  • There is a suggestion to utilize resources like US News for identifying high-caliber schools, although one participant expresses skepticism about its ranking methodology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on which universities to recommend, with some favoring Ivy League schools and others advocating for a broader range of institutions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best options for studying mathematics.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed criteria for evaluating universities, and there is a lack of consensus on the best resources for finding suitable institutions.

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Well, I'm only a high school student in Morocco, but i just want to know if there any suggestions? I'm studying in a high school branch specified for only math and physics studies.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
MIT, caltech, etc.
 
harvard
 
Highway said:
harvard

What do I have to do to apply as an international student?
 
mtayab1994 said:
What do I have to do to apply as an international student?

you have to go to their website, read what it says, and then do all of those things . . .
 
I'm sure it would be more helpful to him to list suggestions other than the obvious ivy-league schools.
 
And a lot of the flagship state schools. And U. Chicago.

Honestly, you can Google something like this. US News sucks at actually ranking schools on a scale, but it does segregate fairly well big bodies of schools which are of high caliber, and offer a good pool of potential choices.
 

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