<p>Math Major</p>
<p>Berkeley or University of Chicago</p>
<p>Any help would be great, as I have less than 24 hours to decide.</p>
<p>Wow, this is a hard one, but i am thinking Chicago has a far better mathematics prgogram.</p>
<p>Math at Chicago is pretty theoretical. At Berkeley, they may have an applied math track as well. I'm not sure whether this matters to you, though.</p>
<p>most math majors are theoretical, if you're literally looking at math-math. If you might go into econ or physics, Chicago also has great programs.</p>
<p>If you are pretty hardcore math, though, I'm inclined to think that Chicago might be great for you. I'm a current student there, and I've met a lot of math people, and even talked to students who have turned down MIT for the support and the rigor of Chicago's math department.</p>
<p>Applied math or business math or engineering math might be better served by Berkeley-- don't know for sure.</p>
<p>Both are very strong in Math. I would recommend you go with fit.</p>
<p>I want to do pure math more theoretical, not really applied. But after I get my PhD I would like to branch out into astrophysics or economics (maybe), if I can afford it after getting into debt.</p>
<p>You say "PhD" which I think is a buzzword for Chicago... but I'm horribly biased.</p>
<p>Would you enjoy Chicago's core?</p>
<p>If not, go with Berkeley.</p>
<p>Yes, the "core" is what primarily interested me about Chicago. I want to be well rounded and I want to make the least sacrifice in learning other subjects because I have to focus on my major.</p>
<p>Are classes graded on a curve at UChicago(on a side note)?</p>
<p>I'm also worried about being overwhelmed at Chicago as their motto: "where fun comes to die" is kind of intimidating. I would like my college experience to be fun.</p>