<p>I am wondering what I will have to do and if I would even be able to handle a math major. I am a senior in high school and was really a slacker until junior year. I am only in algebra 2. I fell in love with math last year in geometry getting an A both semesters quite easily. My teacher urged me to try to get into Calc until I told him that I was already a junior, he then told me to look into college math. I am still doing good in Algebra 2 this year. I realize the work gets harder. As of right now I have never studied for a math test or any test (although tests are my strong point). I am by far the best at math compared to my other subjects with physics second and English being my worst. I am also okay with computers. If you don't think a major in math is for me feel free to give me any other suggestions. Thanks in advance. </p>
<p>I am going to community college for two years then transferring out (due to me slacking off for the first two years of high school)</p>
<p>I’m currently a math major with a focus on CS - I strongly suggest taking calculus and some sort of proof-based course, since communicating is very important in mathematics, and knowing how to write a proof is essential in more advanced courses.</p>
<p>Also, how much CS experience do you have?</p>
<p>Thanks. When would I take the Calc class? Would I have to go through trig first and how many maths can I take a semester? If I do trig as a freshman what would I have to do to get my majors in math? (Sorry I’m pretty clueless when it comes to college). What do you recommend?
I don’t have much cs experience but I am taking a class on it right now. It feels like very basic stuff. So far we have mostly looked at the concepts behind everything and very basic coding. However, when it comes to the coding I do enjoy it and do better at it than most. I have pretty limited knowledge on the hardware of a computer. Hopefully I will know a lot more by the end of the year. </p>
<p>Take calculus after learning some algebra and trig. I’m not sure if a trig course is really necessary (I never took trig), but you’ll need to know at least the definitions, some trig identities, how to apply it, etc…</p>
<p>Colleges vary in requirements for math, but usually you’ll have to take multi-variable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra since they are so widely used. After that it largely depends on what fields of math you like. Do you like more abstract math, e.g. abstract algebra, topology, complex analysis? Or are you more into applied math, e.g. combinatorics, probability, numerical analysis?</p>
<p>Thanks. I’m not really clear on how majors work. Is it something you work towards or is it like a course you pick in the beginning? Are there prerequisites for me to major in math? </p>
<p>After looking into it I think I would be more into applied math. </p>
<p>It largely depends on the school, but usually you have to take some general ed. classes (e.g. including classes not in your major), but most of the classes will be focused on your major. You can usually change majors but I don’t recommend changing too many times. You don’t really need pre-requisites to major in something other than an interest to study it, and starting early enough.</p>
<p>Alright thanks!</p>
<p>Hello! I suggest you continue to study math and take computer science courses. Those subjects will give you a wide variety of career opportunities. Best of luck to you in the future!</p>
<p>Once you take Linear Algebra, you can decide whether or not you should go into applied math or abstract math.</p>