<p>I will be transferring to Stanford this fall as a junior and am still pulling my hair as to what it is that I want to major in. I have narrowed it to Math or Physics. </p>
<p>Math is at the top of the list for me (not by far), but I would like to learn more about it. The program is highly ranked (but what program there isn't), and I want to find out about anything and everything -- professors, rigor, reputation, courses, graduate placement. </p>
<p>I am interested in Applied Math and plan to pursue graduate work in some sort of engineering/applied science. As a transfer I would be entering straight into the upper level coursework. Another major concern is the grading there. I know it's on a curve - which is new to me - and so I was wondering how this affects the ability to do well and secure a high gpa...especially @ Stanford where there are likely to be some super math geniuses floating around.</p>
<p>Also, Stanford hasn't performed as stellar as some of its competitors in the Putnam (MIT, Harvard, etc) so I wasn't sure where Math at Stanford stood on the national level in terms of recognition.</p>
<p>If anyone knows anything related, or can offer insight as to what its like -- please don't hesitate to share your thoughts. If you know anything about physics as a major, feel free to share too! Thanks!</p>