<p>I'm going to be a junior in high school. I was not accepted into AP Calculus AB. I plan to self-study Calculus AB (if possible) and hopefully pass the AP test.</p>
<p>I have a few questions.</p>
<p>1) If I pass the AP test with a 5, will I be able to apply to uPenn or do I have to take the actual course?</p>
<p>2) Does Calculus AB fulfill the Calculus requirement or do I have to take BC too?</p>
<p>3) Is there another way to take Calculus besides high school? Would completing the course at a community college be an option?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>1) Calc. is highly recommended, but not a requirement. So although a 5 would be nice, if you don't get one, it shouldn't stop you from applying.</p>
<p>2) See above. AB & BC cover Calc Part I at Penn. However, there isn't a Calc requirement for admissions. I recommend taking BC as well if possible.</p>
<p>3) I didn't take AP Calc in hs, but rather a community college Calc. course (covering the equivalent of AB & BC) taught at my hs campus. So, yes, community college is a viable option. Self-studying then taking the AP test is another option, however I would imagine that it doesn't merit the same weight as taking a calc. course unless you score a 5 on the test (thus demonstrating your knowledge of calc., in addition to fulfilling Calc. Part I).</p>
<p>If you get a 5 on the BC test you can get Penn credit whether or not you take the class.</p>