Math placement

<p>So...I am entering Harvard next year. I took Calc BC as a junior and spent this year doing multivariable calculus in an independent study class with periodic exams given by a teacher. I can probably find out what I would place into, assuming I learned the material sufficiently, from the website. My issue is, I'm probably not going to be a math or econ concentrator. I was just good in math at high school and ended up in an advanced class, but I see myself doing the humanities thing more in college. If I place out of whatever class corresponds to what I learned and take a more advanced math class, will I be out of place if I don't plan on pursuing the math/econ line of things? Meaning, is it generally assumed that the students in these classes will have the drive that's expected of someone who wants to eventually concentrate in it?</p>

<p>I'm definitely interested in taking more advanced math classes because I enjoy it, but I wouldn't say I have a passion for it or anything.</p>

<p>Sorry for the vagueness.</p>

<p>bump10char</p>

<p>You probably won’t be out of place. I’m sure Harvard has many students taking courses just because they enjoy learning them. Go for it!</p>

<p>silversuz is right - quite a few people end up taking challenging intro math classes and then end up not concentrating in a quantitative field. I’d just make sure you’re aware of the commitment - Math 23/25/55 are HARD and also VERY time consuming.</p>