<p>Quote:
“My reason for thinking math is overrated is not that it’s not a good major to choose; I love math and almost majored in it myself. I just don’t think it’s as hard, or as intellectually challenging, as some people purport it to be. That’s all.”</p>
<p>Tell that to the math majors who got into excellent grad schools.</p>
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<p>And what, Formidable, would you tell to the Philosophy majors who got into excellent grad schools? Just curious…</p>
<p>Quicksilver: Interesting points re: math. I’m also of the opinion that it really just depends on the program and the individual student, though. It’s possible to get a pretty “soft” math degree, whereas that might be less true in, for example, Engineering (I don’t know, just venturing a guess that while programs vary school to school, there might be sort of a “minimum” level of difficulty no matter where you go or which path you pick). It’s also possible to get a pretty incredible math education, though. Having gone to one of the Claremont Colleges, but not Harvey Mudd, I’ve met math majors from across the spectrum, including plenty of exceptionally intelligent students who’ve been stumped in their share of math courses. Of course, having been a Philosophy major at the school next door to the tech college, I also sympathize with the “more intellectual than thou” attitude you mention…</p>