# Self Studying Advanced Mathematics **URL:** \ **Category:** Answers\ **Tags:** selfstudy, ivyleague, math, collegeadmissions\ **Created:** [December 10, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/self-studying-advanced-mathematics/7969 "2016-12-10T17:12:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
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The best advice I can offer to you is to **document your interest** in advanced mathematics through courses and standardized tests. Understanding advanced mathematics and having a thirst to learn more is admirable, but it will only cross over from being a hobby to being something colleges will take into account if you show what you've learned. Taking higher level classes at your local college is a great start, especially if the classes are ones that require a certain level of baseline knowledge as a prerequisite (e.g., multivariable calc requires having a solid grasp of calculus beforehand). You might also consider online open course modules like [EdX or Coursera](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-edx-and-coursera-certificates-improve-my-college-application/7847), particularly if the schools you're thinking of applying to have courses on there. A couple of other things you can do to demonstrate your passion for advanced mathematics are to excel at every math standardized test you can (SAT Math 2 Subject Test, AP Calc AB test) and to take part in math-related extracurricular activities like the [Math Olympiad](https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-study-for-the-math-olympiad-amc-10/amc-12). --- _[View the full topic](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/self-studying-advanced-mathematics/7969)._