He was awarded his first degree, the A.B., in 1907 and he had the good fortune to have been taught by several outstanding mathematicians, including Osgood, Coolidge and Bôcher .
Siya ay iginawad sa kanyang unang degree, ang AB, sa 1907 at niya ang mabuting kapalaran sa ay tinuturuan sa pamamagitan ng ilang natitirang mathematicians, kabilang ang mga Osgood, Coolidge at Bôcher.