<p>Hi! So here's my situation:</p>
<p>I, stupidly, did not realize I need to take Trigonometry AND College Algebra in order to take Calc 1. I can, however, enroll in Applied Calculus. So now I'm not sure what to do. Should I take Trigonometry in the Fall (the units don't transfer) and then enroll in Calc 1 in the Spring and take Calc 2 in the Summer leaving me with Calc 3 to finish after I transfer? Or should I take Applied Calc A&B in the Fall/Spring, which would still place me into Calc 2 in the Summer (as far as I can tell on my school's website)? </p>
<p>Either way I end up not being able to finish the series, which I know is not recommended. I was planning on finishing the series in the Summer so I'm rather annoyed at myself for not double checking the counselor's advice >.< </p>
<p>Thanks for your help!! :)</p>
<p>Isn’t there something at your school that allows you to test out of the lower levels of math?</p>
<p>What is your major? If you were planning to take the three semester Calculus sequence for Math, Physical Sciences and Engineering majors because your major requires it, do not take Applied Calculus. It is a terminal Math class that is generally a one, or at most two semester course intended primarily for Business and Social Sciences majors and the fact that you can take it without having had College Algebra and Trigonometry should tell you that it is far less rigorous than the three semester sequence. A thorough grounding in both Algebra and Trigonometry is essential for serious study of Calculus. If you are majoring in Math, Science or Engineering it is unlikely that Applied Calculus will fuffill your degree requirements nor be accepted as a prerequisite for upper division study in those disciplines.</p>
<p>My major is Psych but to get a BS instead of a BA usually requires the calculus sequence. I’m tagging UCSD and they require the entire sequence, so I definitely want to tackle as much as I can before transferring. </p>
<p>Thanks for your advice! I guess I’ll suck it up and take the non-transferable course in the Fall if it will better prepare me. I haven’t taken any sort of Trig since Junior year of high school, so I don’t think testing out would do me any good. I just hate units that don’t transfer lol but I should still be over 60 by the end of Spring. I am taking Stats in the Fall as well, so all is not lost 
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<p>Thanks again for your advice!! I really appreciate it!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t recommend taking calc 2 in the summer. I took it during summer a year ago and I had to study all day and everyday just to grasp the info. I passed with a B- and re took it by auditting it in the fall before calc III. Yes, people will say that it is easy, which it is, but for someone new to calc ( a calculus virgin) it will be difficult, especially crammed into a short semester. However, that’s just my opinion & I wish you luck with whatever you choose to do.</p>