<p>Hi, I'm a sophomore taking AP calc right now, but I'm kind of struggling with it. I currently have a C in the class.</p>
<p>I was wondering..as a way to "makeup" for my poor grade this year, should I work harder and take ap calc BC next year? Or should I play the safe side and take AP stat?</p>
<p>If I were to take BC I'm sure I would work my hardest. But everyone tells me not to?</p>
<p>What stands out more to colleges? The fact that I'm taking AP calc sophomore year, or the fact that I have a C in it?</p>
<p>I thought you can only take either the AB or BC AP Calculus Exam. So I can’t help you there. The fact that you have a C in AP Calculus AB stands out more.</p>
<p>@HobbitTon a lot of schools offer AB as a prerequisite to BC (mine does) </p>
<p>@OP If you’re struggling that much, I wouldn’t recommend taking BC unless you can pull your grade up to at least a B next semester. You should talk to your teacher about places to get extra help.</p>
<p>Take AP Stats. Let’s be honest here, what’s to stop you from getting an A in Calc this year? The same problems you have this year will be present next year but will be exacerbated due to the harder course material. Do yourself a favor and take stats. </p>
<p>For what its worth, my school administration told all the “advanced” kids to take BC Calc but a lot of us chose not to. The kids in AB right now have a higher track record of getting into Ivy level schools (and there are about equal numbers in each class).</p>
<p>Senior year is stressful. I didn’t think it would be, but it is. The stress of writing college apps mixed with taking a super hard course load isn’t worth it IMO. </p>
<p>Stats, on the other hand, is hella easy. You’ll have fun.</p>