<p>I am looking to go to a good engineering school, but I am only taking Pre-Calculus Senior Year because I was predetermined for a CP Math track in the 8th grade. Most good engineering schools want to see 2 subject tests (preferably in Math II and a science). Is there any way I can take Math II Fall of Senior Year? Would it be possible to self-study for it in the summer without having Pre-Calculus?</p>
<p>Definitely. Math II has a fantastic curve. Take some practice tests/online practice problems and gauge how you do.</p>
<p>Thanks bud</p>
<p>Yes you can do it. Most of the questions on there are doable without Calculus. At most, only one or two questions, but you should be absolutely fine if you take it next fall. A lot of it is basic math. Good luck!</p>
<p>@shawnspencer the problem is I won’t even have Pre-Calclus</p>
<p>See if you can self study a little bit of trigonometry over the summer, or stay after with your math teacher to get a head start on it before your SAT 2s. See how you do on those practice tests, and compare the relative number of problems you are unfamiliar with. If it’s an issue, there is no shame in taking Math 1.</p>
<p>Will taking Math 1 instead of Math 2 hurt my chances at a good engineering school?</p>
<p>Can anyone answer my last question?</p>
<p>I would think Math 2 is probably viewed more highly if you’re applying to engineering schools.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>You might want to take Pre-Calculus at your local community college over this summer. It would be difficult for you to take Math 2 without pre-calculus.</p>
<p>I have tried that but the course is all filled up</p>
<p>You can try to add in on a first day. A lot of kids drop out.This is your best option. Not only it might boost your GPA and set you for SAT Math2, you will be able to take Calculus your senior year.</p>
<p>True, true</p>
<p>I think just getting a prep book would be good. Barrons is pretty good, but really hard, so if you’re really dedicated, then you could push through it i guess. You could also look at other prep books to find out the info. MathII doesn’t go too deep in to precal so you could just learn the concepts you’d need for the test</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>If you want to study pre-cal on your own, I highly recommend ALEKS. They are used as assessment service by many colleges and Universities but also have excellent diagnostics, testing and learning tools. I can write lot more about its but better you check their web site (check ALEKS 360, Higher Ed, Maths section). It is also pretty cheap, used to be something like $20 a month and it is ACE approved.</p>
<p>Someone above mentioned the math 2 involving calculus. Ignore that, the math 2 only has up to precalc.</p>
<p>I think the PreCalc that is on the Math II test is mainly trig. S17’s Alg II/Trig class covered enough Trig that he feels he did well on the Math II test. He had some vectors via taking Physics B and has played with matrices for computer programming, though, so YMMV. Take a practice test or two. </p>
<p>except limits</p>