<p>SAT math isn’t “math”. It’s a series of logic questions under the guise of mathematics. See, they can’t call it “logic” because all the kids would freak out. Calling it math makes it seem more familiar. </p>
<p>Anyway, yeah. College math is somewhat about logical reasoning (I’d say math competition problems and upper level maths would be this moreso than the basic calculus/diffy equations/etc.), but it’s also about tenacity. If you’re really smart, but spend only, say, two minutes trying to solve a homework problem and give up because the answer didn’t “come easily”, then you won’t do well in the class. If you’re not as “mathematically apt” but, say, you spend two hours on a problem until you finally crack it, you’ll do well in the class.</p>
<p>Good mathematicians need both talent and tenacity. Without talent, you’re limited in what realizations you can make. Without tenacity, your talent isn’t put through its paces.</p>