Im not good in Math what should I get a degree or training in. (GMAT, PhD)
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Hello, I have a political science degree, but now I am realizing that it is not a lucrative degree. but all the lucrative degree's require tough math. I have gotten all A's in college and high school but I failed all three levels of algebra, which is why my GPA is only 3.2.
what lucrative field can i get a degree or trained in that does not require math.
A lot depends upon what YOU think of as "lucrative." You will get no argument from me in terms of believing that you just can't learn math. Have you heard of dyscalculia? It sound as though that might be the problem.
Off the top of my head I could offer a few suggestions - Law
- Social Work (MSW) or (DSW)
- A PhD is your field - or another that is
" Math Free" - You will be able to teach at
the University level
- Library Science (Master's Levl)
- Master's in Higher Education Services
Trains you to work at a University setting
as an Admissions Director, College
Administration, Student Relations, etc.
- Mental Health Counselor
Do any of these interest you? I'm sure their are others. In your undergrad Poly Sci Program did you need to take statistics? If you did and you were able to pass stat, which some people with dysnumeria can deal with and others can't. That would open up even more options.
If you're not good get good. Practice, practice, practice!
I had to start from the very bottom (pre-algebra), and I passed with a B. I was so shocked because I always thought I wasn't a math person. To top it off, I work full-time, so I don't have much time to dedicate to my studies. I take one class per semester, and that's how I manage to get good grades. It's a very slow process, but I don't want to go to school full-time.
After pre-algebra, I moved on to elementary algebra and I got a B in that class as well. I'm now in intermediate algebra, and I'm aiming for an A. My math professor tells us that there's no such thing as not being a math person, you can get good you just have to practice a lot and go to the tutoring center for help. That's what I'm doing, and it's helping me tremendously!
Marketing
Music
Environment
Business
Web Developer
Graphic Designer
There's not a chance of getting a good MBA if you can't do math to do well on the GMAT and completely shifting to web developer or graphic designer makes no sense.
Get an MPA or MPP and you can easily find a very good job in a government office at the city or state level with very little math required. You'll have to learn statistics but you won't have to take GMAT.
can you just not do math? or just don't do it easily or well?
just a suggestion, but can you take one introductory math class at a time in a no pressure environment? can you rule out a learning disorder IRT math?
it is hard to think of any lucrative career that doesn't include math somewhere along the way.
i speak as one who had to overcome my fear of math. I still don't grasp the intuitive side of understanding math but I can work through the formulas, can prepare grapics, etc. And I work every step of the problem Admire those who can see right to the answer or can take shortcuts to the right answer but as long as I get there.... is life
There's not a chance of getting a good MBA if you can't do math to do well on the GMAT and completely shifting to web developer or graphic designer makes no sense.
Get an MPA or MPP and you can easily find a very good job in a government office at the city or state level with very little math required. You'll have to learn statistics but you won't have to take GMAT.
Did I say MBA?
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what lucrative field can i get a degree or trained in that does not require math.
Many people who have no business in Web Development or Graphic Design,but are making money doing them.
Hello, I have a political science degree, but now I am realizing that it is not a lucrative degree. but all the lucrative degree's require tough math. I have gotten all A's in college and high school but I failed all three levels of algebra, which is why my GPA is only 3.2.
what lucrative field can i get a degree or trained in that does not require math.
Try a degree in Public Relations. They're in demand and you don't need to take any math courses I don't think.
Many people who have no business in Web Development or Graphic Design,but are making money doing them.
You said marketing and business as two of your options and he's asking what to get a degree in. Last I checked a degree in Marketing or Business is an MBA. KKTNX
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