I am extremely interested and love learning about math. During the summer I have to hold a job in order to support my family. My parents are unable to send me to summer math camps which i really want to go, and also i have to stay home to hold my job. In addition, at school they are not letting me skip math classes even though i understand it. I am afraid it will give colleges the message that i am not interested in math, or it will not tell them how passionate i am about the subject. Please give me some advice.
<p>no, i really don't think not going to a summer math camp will hurt you at all. if you say you have a job, they'll know that it took up all your time.
my suggestion....join any existing math clubs at your school. maybe math honor society, if you have it. and find any competitions at your school or your city (amc?). if you don't have any, it will be awesome if you start a math club at your school b/c that'll show leadership and a love for math. other than that, make sure you have a good math sat score, take the sat II 2C, get good grades in math, etc</p>