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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would say my kid is going to UMich and the undergrad math education is very tough. Majors have high math requirements and many students try and take math at community colleges to avoid the first two years of math—through linear algebra.

My kid is busy taking Nova CC classes to beef up on math.

If your kid is weak in math I would be careful about UMich. [/quote]

You think Northwestern will be easier? [/quote]

Yes. My kid compared the degree requirements of all majors of interest. UMich had higher math requirements and prerequisites than many "Top 20" liberal arts colleges. The more quantitative schools still have beefy math components to their degrees. And the Linear Algebra at UMich is 50% proofs and a known nightmare on the reddit page. UMich requires students to go to office hours, etc. UMich offers a few supportive math programs for incoming students, but for many kids they'll have to set themselves up for success. UMich doesn't seem to have competitive students but the environment is set up for independence. [/quote]

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