AP Calculus AB or BC

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Hello College Confidential community!

I am going to be a freshmen in high school next year, and want to be as educated as possible in making my decision regarding what math course to take. I am currently taking precalculus, and am unsure of whether taking AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC is the better option for next year. In addition, I do not know if taking the appropriate calculus class will play a role in college admissions. I am fortunate to have the resources to be able to take math courses beyond the calculus-level in high school. Thank you for reading this post, and I appreciate any feedback!

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If you always find math easy, take Calc BC. Otherwise, ask your teacher in the precalc class which one is more appropriate for you.

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Have a hard time believing that a student four grade levels ahead in math would have trouble with BC.

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Map out what math classes are available to you in HS. Will you have enough classes to take (at your school or at a local community college) if you take BC this year?

How are you doing in Precalc? I assume it is honors?

What does your current math teacher think?

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Thank you for your feedback! I am taking honors precalculus. I will be checking with my current math teacher, and the math department head at the high school that I will be attending. Thanks!