What if I didn’t take math?Answered
I didn’t take math in high school, and want to apply to premed or biology. Some colleges require math for these programs. Is there a way for me to still get into these programs without math? I have a solid 4.0 gpa.
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You will be at a huge disadvantage applying to American colleges without taking math in HS. Even Public State Colleges (UArizona, UOregon) with 85-90% acceptance rates require 3-4 years of HS math (2 years Algebra, 1 year HS Geometry is a minimum).
At this point, the only way u can show you are proficient in math is to have a decent score on the Math Section of the SAT or ACT. For the schools I mentioned with high acceptance rates, that would be like +550 SAT, +25 ACT. If you are applying to more competitive schools the stats would have to align with their admitted 50% percentile stats.
Alternatively, you can enroll in a college algebra course and get a strong grade and submit that. Doing these things is no guarantee that you qualify but it at least shows you have evidence of math comprehension.
How were you able to go through high school without a single math course? Nearly all high schools require at least 3 years of math to graduate.
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I actually studied IGCSE and Alevels. I meant that I didn’t take math in A levels but have and A in IGCSE math