<p>Sorry for being a pest about particular question this so I'll keep it quick.</p>
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<li><p>Want to do Applied Math (Econ concentration) or Econ major with intention to keep doors open to graduate Econ at good school</p></li>
<li><p>Have done a British A-Level in Math and Further Math, both with grade A.</p></li>
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<p>Math 1A is hard to get into by now and will probably be far too easy (although good for GPA).</p>
<p>Then there's Math 1B and Math 53.</p>
<p>Also, if I don't take Math 1A-1B, or only Math 1B, will I have difficulties in enrolling in aforementioned majors since they are, formally, requirements?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Also, what are the chances of getting into:</p>
<p>Math 1A, position 41
Math 1B, position 15 (yes, I'll drop one of these two)
IAS 45 Introduction to World History, position 17</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>i'd say skip math 1b all together if possible. i hear some bad stories about that class. i suggest to go with either math 16b or 53</p>
<p>i think 16 series would suffice</p>
<p>16 series would certainly not suffice since it would not fulfil the conditions for a) applied math major and b) econ graduate school (which requires advanced math classes).</p>
<p>If not, try calling the math department to see if they're adding any additional discussions for math 1A and math 1B.</p>
<p>i thought econ major accepts 16 series (i also plan on doing econ)..
i guess maybe not econ grad</p>
<p>You certainly don't need to take Math 1A for the majors, as long as you take Math 1B or Math 53. The VAST majority of people who end up being math majors skip Math 1A. I'd bet most skip Math 1B as well, and start with Math 53, or beyond. Math 1B has a lot of material on series, if you've studied that already in-depth, I'd skip to 53. Otherwise I'd take 1B.</p>
<p>Thanks kenf, that's what I wanted to know. Ill compromise and take 1B as you suggest.</p>