<p>does it matter if you don't go to high a ranked undergrad school for applied mathematics?</p>
<p>What are you trying to do with the degree?</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>For me, I want to be an actuary</p>
<p>Does it matter as much how prestigious the school is?</p>
<p>i want a more liberal degree and then i plan to get an MBA.i'm going to Florida state university this fall.</p>
<p>For an MBA, it shouldn't matter too much, I don't think. Depends of course where you want to get your MBA. The fancier the school you want to do your MBA, the better off you are going to a fancy school. But GPA is super important, as is work experience, etc. For going into a fancy PhD program, it's more important to go to a fancier school to begin with.</p>
<p>As far actuary goes, I'd try to go to school near where you want to work as an actuary.</p>
<p>-K</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>bump for more opinions!</p>
<p>it doesn't matter too much. becoming an actuary matters on passing difficult industry-licensed actuarial exams (many different levels)</p>
<p>these are more important than your degree.</p>
<p>lil wayne,</p>
<p>why did you respond to this thread?</p>
<p>i dont ask that to sound like a jerk but the kid asked about applied mathematics and you talked about being an actuary(they usually major in statistics).</p>
<p>on the other hand...
to the thread starter...i am a sophomore at a university now and trying to decide whether or not to concentrate in pure or applied. it is a tough choice, but i can give you this word of advice:</p>
<p>generally all math majors take the same classes up to a certain amount of credits before they declare a concentration. while you are exposing yourself to different areas of calculus and linear algebra, that should be able to help you out a bit more with your decision. dont rush the choice, just enjoy the math.</p>
<p>oh and one more thing.
go wherever you want for undergrad. chances are you are a smart kid if your considering a math major so i assume you will be well off wherever you end up attending.</p>
<p>mo_reezy,</p>
<p>If you are considering majoring in either applied of pure math, you must understand that the two majors do in fact differ extensively. Understand that a pure mathematics major is nothing like your standard calculus, statistics, and differential equations classes. All too often, individuals choose to major in math because they like these courses and then they find out that when they get to courses beyond diff. eq., everything changes.
I know because I choose to major in math because I liked calculus, then I got to modern algebra and analysis, and I wished I had majored in applied math instead. With that said, if you already know these things then I'm sure you'll make the best decision for yourself. Just know that applied and pure math a VERY different.</p>
<p>ohh no trust me i am well aware of the differences. i am actually facing the decision of choosing a concentration right now because my advisement meeting for picking class next fall is this upcoming week. i am going to have to further discuss it with my advisor. the tough part is that i am interested in pure math courses as well as applied course. it makes things a lot tougher. i think what i need to do is assess possible career options a little more in depth based on what concentration chosen.</p>