bxwatso writes "My niece just took the ACT and got a perfect score on the math section. 25 years ago, when I took the test, the kids who aced the math section were pretty special. That combined with straight A's so far in high school suggests to me that she might be able to go to a top university based on her math aptitude (MIT?).
The rub is that she doesn't like math or science, even though she finds it easy. She doesn't want to be an engineer or scientist.
I thought the/. folks would be a great group to ask: What are some creative, not so nerdy professions that nonetheless require a talent for math, engineering, or science?"
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If math is easy and natural to her, unless her highschool lacks academic excellence, she's probably pretty good with all of her studies. If she's got a gregarious, outgoing nature, I'll bet she's popular too. Her math aptitude probably demonstrates a mindset that follows logic. The next year or two (in college) should reveal (to her) what path she prefers to follow. Just beware of the minefields (low-esteemed boyfriends, partying, unaccountable independence, etc.). If she succeeds in her undergraduate
Aced Math ACT + Straight A's (Score:1)