quick question.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hey! I've begun to look more seriously into colleges and am interested in both Caltech and MIT. The problem that I am facing is that I am much more interested in math than science. I have always been able to take the hardest math classes offered and end up with the top grade in the class (without much effort). Science, however, is a different story. While I have taken honors science classes when offered, it has always been a lot more work. Truthfully, the science teachers at my school are notorious for their lack of teaching skills, which makes it difficult for me to see how good I am with science. (Think: Bio teachers scared of animals and Chem teachers who don't know how to use equipment..) My GPA isn't greatly affected.</p>

<p>Is it worth it to apply to Caltech/MIT if I am not a top science student? I am not awful, but I am significantly better at math. This will show in the SAT IIs. I will most likely double major in math and econ.</p>

<p>(I am not worried about taking science classes at college though)</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>MIT has great math and economics departments, so if those are your interests than you’ll be in good company here. Just remember that in addition to math you’ll need to take 2 semesters of physics and one of each biology and chemistry.</p>

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<p>Thanks for answering! I was just wondering how much a math/econ major’s chances would be hurt if science isn’t the strongest (average, but certainly not weak).</p>

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<p>You mean chances of admission? In general, MIT wants you to demonstrate ability to handle the science GIRs. Beyond that, they know everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, and not everyone is interested in going into sciences.</p>

<p>Caltech might expect a little more in terms of sciences (which is understandable, because their science core is more demanding), but you should ask someone from Caltech about that.</p>

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<p>Thank you thank you! That answer really helped!</p>