<p>So, it's that time of the year where we are planning our schedules for next year. I'm currently a Junior and I am debating whether to take AB or BC Calc next year. I plan on applying ED to Stern and I know they are pretty big on your math grades. The thing is, with BC calc, I would be having the same teacher again, actually for the third year in a row (our school is pretty small about 600+ kids) and this teacher is very hard. She does prepare well but I know my average in there would most likely be mid to high 80's. With AB calc, I know I would probably get mid to high 90's. Also, I am not sure if my teacher would write a great review for me since I probably haven't tried as hard as I should've. </p>
<p>How much does Stern factor in the AB or BC calc? Is it possible to be successful at Stern if math isnt your strongest subject?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>BC calc or BUST!</p>
<p>jk i'm in AB (but my school doesn't have BC) but either one will be fine.</p>
<p>I am taking Calc BC and I got into steinhardt. i, however, kind of regret it because i only need AB credit for Calc 1. But for you, however, i suggest you work really hard to get an A in calc BC and don't slack off, especially if you're applying to stern.</p>
<p>hmm interesting</p>
<p>what i suggest is taking the AB course at school, and self-studying BC. that way, you'll have a better GPA AND you'll demonstrate BC knowledge :)</p>
<p>Is AB generally easier at most schools or does it depend? Doesn't BC get you more credits at most schools.</p>
<p>yes, because calc BC is calc I and calc II, while AB is calc I and half of calc II, so BC will get you 8 credits (4+4) and AB will get you 4</p>
<p>Stern doesn't accept any AP calc scores - you need to take calculus there. From <a href="http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/emplibrary/APstanding-Fall2006v9.20.06pdf.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/emplibrary/APstanding-Fall2006v9.20.06pdf.pdf</a></p>
<p>"All students entering Stern as freshmen are required to fulfill a 4-credit mathematics course. For students entering in Fall 2005 and after, no credit toward degree requirements will be granted based on prior mathematics coursework or examinations taken during high school. Advanced placement standing in mathematics will be used only to determine in which mathematics course it is appropriate that an incoming student enroll..."</p>