Computer Science + Mathematics Double Major - Applied or General Math?

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<p>I'm currently a Junior in High School (Class of 2014). I've always been fascinated with Mathematics. In addition to that, I've developed a fascination with computers over the past few years. I've ultimately decided that I want to double major in Computer Science and Mathematics in college. However, I'm not sure which Mathematics major to choose.</p>

<p>I'm curious as to which would be better: Double majoring in Computer Science and General Mathematics, or double majoring in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. I know it all comes down to what I really love to do and want to do and study, but I'd like to hear some opinions on this. I'm really edging towards General Math but that could certainly change during the next year or so.</p>

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<p>CS/Applied Math. My undergrad had a combined program and it was all applied math. Abstract algebra and perhaps some real analysis, but that was it. Number Theory, Combinatorics, Set Theory, Discrete Math., etc. etc. - not on there. I wouldn’t say it’s useful, but if you had to choose you want to choose things that will more than likely come up in CS: Optimization, Numerical Analysis/Linear Algebra, Diff. Eq. - etc.</p>