I'm a senior in high school. I'm most likely going to UT Austin. I am majoring in math or finance (without BHP). I know that BHP is a separate major I did not get into BHP. Is it worth it to major in math? Will majoring in math leave me with a fair chance at IB anywhere? Or should I major in finance?
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Math isn't going to be helpful for IB. Go major in finance and kill it.
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