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[quote=Anonymous]Dear OP, encourage your child to apply widely and may the odds be in your DC's favor.

I would also target the top state schools with historically strong math research programs.   If you are in MD, recall that UMD is #13 nationally in applied mathematics, driven by the proximity to our defense industry.  Other options are Michigan, Wisconsin, Berkeley etc. Top graduates of those programs routinely transition to Ivy PhD's. In mathematics, your child will definitely need a PhD if an academic career is under consideration, as your original letter implies.

If the child prefers applied math and cool modeling / startups, then MITs, Georgia Techs, and CalTechs of this world are your best bet.

If the child is a theoretician who feels most comfortable with analysis and algebra, then I would strongly consider Princeton due to the presence of the Institute and a history of theoretical mathematical inquiry within the institution.

I am also hopeful that you placed an application in NYU with an eye to the Courant Institute for advising, assuming affordability is not a roadblock for your student.[/quote]

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