<p>As a high school junior, I am taking calculus bc, and I am thinking about taking ap computer science or ap statistics next year. Most colleges say they recommend 4 years of math classes, but if I take ap computer science next year, will colleges count that as taking 4 years of math, or does it not count as a math class? Sorry if this is in the wrong section, I am just wondering if chances of admission will lower if they see it as taking only 3 years of math during high school.</p>
<p>I think what colleges mean is 4 years of highs school “level” math. If you’re in BC now, you must have started taking high school level math in 7th grade, in algebra. So you by the end of the year you will probably have 5 years of HS math (if your school system structures classes the same way mine does). If you’re more interested in CompSci definitely take that, I’m in stat now…and I am not enjoying it.</p>
<p>I don’t think they will count computer science, but since you are already in AP calc BC,I think you are pretty much fine. I don’t think not taking math next year will hurt your chance of getting accepted.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would take Multivariable Calculus to show colleges that you have a serious interest in Mathematics. This will greatly enhance your chance of admission.</p>
<p>Completing AP calculus BC is more than the normal 4th year of high school math (which is precalculus).</p>
<p>If you really want to take more math, consider taking multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations at a local community college. Note that the latter two are often combined at universities on the semester system, so if they are separate courses, taking one (instead of both) may not be the best idea because you may have to partially repeat it later.</p>
<p>AP statistics is typically equivalent to a low level introductory one semester statistics course; it may not be very challenging compared to AP calculus BC.</p>