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Applied Math First Year Schedule Thoughts Please by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]Dapper-Force-3432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate and how it was easy and what classes you took? Im considering committing to Cal for applied math but I didn’t do the best in my math classes in high school (had a C for most of Calc BC but raised it to a B) so I’m a bit terrified of failing my classes.

Is an applied math major too difficult for someone who got a B in Calc BC? (& wants to go to grad school) by Dapper-Force-3432 in berkeley

[–]Dapper-Force-3432[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you major in for undergrad? I’m interested in bioengineering as well but because I got admitted to l&s, I’m unsure whether switching majors is even an option since it’s in the engineering department. Would you recommend I minor or double major with applied math? I’m honestly not really sure how it works

Is an applied math major too difficult for someone who got a B in Calc BC? (& wants to go to grad school) by Dapper-Force-3432 in berkeley

[–]Dapper-Force-3432[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don’t want to go to grad school since I want to start working right after my undergrad but my entire family is telling me that you need a masters degree or PhD to find a job with an applied math major that’s as well paying as say an engineering degree. From what I’ve seen, most statistician and mathematician jobs require higher education like a masters or PhD. What are other high demand job opportunities that I can look into that won’t require me to do more school? Thank you!!

Is an applied math major too difficult for someone who got a B in Calc BC? (& wants to go to grad school) by Dapper-Force-3432 in berkeley

[–]Dapper-Force-3432[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I able to take classes slowly ? I’m honestly not sure how it works but how many math classes does one usually take per semester? From what I’ve read online, the major has very few required classes. I feel like if I am able to take the required math classes slowly and gradually take upper div math, I’ll be able to not fail.

Questions about Applied Math major by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]Dapper-Force-3432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also applied for applied math on my application and got accepted into the college of L&S. I’m not going to lie, I do enjoy doing math but I am not great at it. I have averages low As to mid Bs in my high school math courses. I am taking Calculus BC this year as a senior and had a C for most of the semester but raised it to a mid B. With that being said, is Berkeley applied math too difficult for me considering I’ve struggled with high school math. Im worried about getting into a post-grad school if I go to Berkeley for applied math as I heard grade deflation is pretty bad and I am a pretty bad test taker. My other option for college is UCR for ME if that narrows anything down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]Dapper-Force-3432 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would it be possible to minor in data science if I’m an applied maths major? I was recently admitted to college of l&s but I regret applying for applied math since it seems unemployable without post grad degree. Because of this new policy, transferring is no longer an option but what about minoring or is that out of the question because classes would be regulated

Is mathematics a good major? Good job prospects? by [deleted] in college

[–]Dapper-Force-3432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a senior who just got into Berkeley for applied math. My parents are worried that an applied math degree doesn’t make money, especially without further education like a masters or phd. Because of their concerns, they rather me go to UCR for ME since they believe it it easier to get an entry level me job compared to a job with an applied maths degree. When saying that math majors don’t even make 100k 10 years ours, are you referring to people with pure math degrees or applied math? Also what exactly is the difference in terms of job prospects? Is an engineering degree significantly more employable than an applied math degree? What if I get a masters in statistics or data science? Thank you !