Tigerway: Why Math and Science are Core Subjects that can Enhance your College Applications
Math and Science are critical factors to showcase skills needed for more college and future opportunities
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Dear Tigerway Team Members, Parents, and Prospective Families,
Certain math and science courses in high school are required to be completed as a part of college and university applications. As we know, excellent grades in Math and English are important.
However, it is worth noting that Math and Science can also provide an advantage in the admissions process as they demonstrate a range of skills and talents.
For example, here is a MATH question most students tend to get wrong. Why?
Without making careless mistakes, students must take the time to slowly read and interpret the problem before proceeding. Students often misinterpret this problem as asking for the cost of the discount price with the sales tax. (Be careful)
The question asks about the ORIGINAL price of the computer given the discount and sales tax percentages.
A 20% discount means Alma is paying 80% of the original price and an 8% sales tax means she is paying 108% of the discounted price. (Interpreting and Analyzing)
The answer is D. p = (1.08)(0.8) —> p/(1.08)(0.8) (Math Fundamentals)
The process of answering this math question inhibits the skills of CAREFULLY reading and interpreting. Many students commonly rush through problems like these and answer the question completely wrong.
Students that are skilled in math and science know how to approach these problems carefully with their analytical and problem-solving skills.
Math allows the students to process the correct information from the question at a faster rate and recognize what strategies to use right away. Science allows students to think creatively and develop an understanding to find new useful solutions to problems like these.
These skills illustrate to colleges how you will excel in any class you may take. Math and science are essential in many fields of study in STEM and self-study habits. Life application skills are developed within all courses.
In fact, employers highly value math and science skills in the corporate world. Demonstrating proficiency in these subjects can make you a much more competitive applicant for future job opportunities. Excelling in math and science may also give you an advantage in the admissions process as these subjects can be more challenging and competitive.
Skills in math and science can evolve and showcase long-term skills that increase success in college and your future careers.
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