<p>I took AP calc AB my junior year and did very well in it. In the eyes of an admissions officer or application reader at a university, which choice, calc BC or calc at a community college, looks better and more rigorous on a student's transcript after he or she has already taken calc AB????????</p>
<p>I don’t know how Calculus BC compares to community college Calculus in terms of college admissions, but I can tell you that the kids of several friends were not able to transfer their community college classes to out-of-state schools, while AP scores are accepted by many, but not all, colleges.</p>
<p>AP BC would probably look better. It depends on what specific class you start on in community college. If they let you place into Calc 2, it’s all probably not going to make a difference since BC is just Calc 1 and Calc 2. But if they make you start in Calc 1, then you’re better off taking BC.</p>
<p>I believe Calc AB is basically Calc I. if that’s the community college course, then you’ld just be repeating what you’ve already done…</p>
<p>Can you check the class syllabus or description? My experience with CC classes in Calc is that they tend to be easy on infinite series and differential equations. These topics are tested in BC Clac. But your mileage may vary. I would recommend BC Calc.</p>
<p>If you start in calculus 2 in the fall at CC, then you can continue on to calculus 3 (multivariable calculus) in the spring at CC. Or take other college sophomore level math in the spring, like linear algebra and differential equations.</p>
<p>If you take courses at CC, make sure that the courses are transferable at least to your state’s flagship university. But also be aware that if you later apply to professional school like medical school, the grades will count since they are true college courses.</p>
<p>From my experience, AP Calc is harder than our local community college class</p>