4 years of math?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi! I am a juniour. I heard that the Ivies like to see four years of math. The followings are the math classes I have taken or am taking (computer science)</p>

<p>freshman year - AP statistics & pre-cal
sophomore year - AP calculus BC
Junior , AP computer science </p>

<p>Please answer my questions:</p>

<p>1 Does AP computer science count as a math class?
2. Have I got 4 year math already?
3 should I take one math class this year and another one in my senior year in cc to make it four years of math?</p>

<p>Thanks!!!</p>

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<p>Computer science generally does not count as math. However, when admins from top schools mention 4 years of math, they are counting algebra and geometry including if you took those before high school. If you have through Calculus, you should be fine.</p>

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<p>Thanks drusba.</p>

<p>My GC said I should continue to take math (such as cal III, linear algebra..) because ivies like to see continuity. They don't want you to stop. </p>

<p>But I really don't want to take extra time to drive to my cc. What should I do?</p>

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<p>I think you should have math either junior or senior year. AP Computer science doens't count. I agree with your counselor.<br>
Math is one of those subjects, like languages, that if you don't practice, you lose it a bit. If you have any interest majoring in a science-related field, you really should continue your math.
Now if you want to be a history or English major, you may have enough for your personal purposes, but highly selective schools will want to see some continuation.</p>

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<p>Thanks A.S.A.P. </p>

<p>Yes, I will major in engineering. </p>

<p>If i take a break from math this year and take math at a community college next year, will the ivies think that I am slacking off?</p>

<p>Any other opinions? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Ivies want to see that you're taking full advantage of your available opportunities, so if you've taken Calculus BC then it's sort of expected that some sort of CC course should follow. You should be able to finish Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra by the time you graduate.</p>

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<p>im_blue, </p>

<p>that's exactly what my GC wants me to do. My junior year class schedule is full for the fall. Maybe I will do one in the spring. There are lots of academic competitions in the spring though. Thanks for the reply.</p>

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<p>Another option is to take online classes such as Stanford's EPGY, which allows you to go at your own pace.</p>

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<p>EPGY sounds like a good option. Thanks im_blue. I just send them an email asking for prices. I hope they aren't too pricey. </p>

<p>A couple questions:</p>

<ol>
<li>Could anyone please compare the workloads of </li>
</ol>

<p>Linear Algebra,
Multivariable Differential,
Calculus (beyond AP Calculus BC),
Multivariable Integral Calculus,
and Differential Equations? </p>

<p>I kind of don't like linear algebra which has lots of room for mistakes.</p>

<p>2.Has anyone taken math classes via EPGY? How do you feel comparing to taking math classes at a regular community college?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>