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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did math at Williams and can’t emphasis enough how involved the professors were. They are so approachable and involved and really got me to think about math in ways I never had. They also helped me with the decision I was struggling with as far as should I try finance or go straight to grad school. Ironically, with their encouragement, we all realized I would enjoy working in finance more and never ended up pursuing any further degrees in math, but I am not sure the faculty would be this approachable at a bigger school? I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them, but I found that aspect of Williams hard to beat.  [/quote]

If finance/wall street is desired, Williams.

Ph.D. or quant, CMU.  [/quote]

agree with this, but this is very hard to know at 17. most math people I knew (and also my kids know) who went in with PhD in mind, had internships and $$$ job placements lined up by junior yr summer. math PhDs are a much rarer bird.[/quote]

Peer influences are important, far more than the little chit chat with your Williams professors.  There are a lot more kids who are seriously interested in math at CMU.  But ultimately it’s your DC’s decision who he wants to be associated with.  [/quote]

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