u/ToastedBagelsGames

I posted this in the applied math subreddit too but I thought why not ask here as well.

First, a little context, Im a student contemplating a degree in applied maths because I enjoy mathematics alot and I want to learn the analytical and problem solving skills related to said degree.

However, many people that enter that field seem to go to finance i.e: quants, actuaries, analysts etc. So I just wanted to know if anybody has done a applied math degree but went into a diff field. I would also very much appreciate if there you have any pointers for someone like me 🙂🙂.

Thankss in advance

I just wanted to ask, besides finance, quants, actuaries and such, is there anybody that did a applied maths degree and went into different areas for work.

I want to do applied math for the versatility and flexibility, meaning I want to have the analytical and problem solving skills of mathematics and the determination to survive a rather difficult program such as applied math. However, most people who enter applied math seem to go to the areas I mentioned above, so now I am conflicted whether applied maths is versatile or really limited

Any advice/help would be much appreciated 🙂

Idk if this is the right place to ask but I want to apply to unis in the US and Im going to be doing the IB over the next two years (I start in Jan 2027) soo I have some free time now but don't know if i should do the SATs as well to boost my chances