<p>I recently dropped my Calc BC class since the pace was way too fast - it assumed that we already had a working understanding of limits, derivatives, and even integrals. Since I just transferred into a new school, the Pre-Calc class here had already covered those topics, whereas the one at my old school had not. I ended up in AB. But this school has an odd rule that you can take either AB or BC, but not both. The math department thought it would be too repetitive, and the new material for BC would only be introduced at the end. </p>
<p>Now, AP Stats is the only feasible option left for my senior year. Since Stats is a very easy class at my school, I will most likely be self-studying BC as well. After completing AB, the only difference left between the two, in terms of knowledge, is just a couple of extra units. I mean, the AB class uses exactly the same book as the BC class, only that we don't cover the 2-3 chapters at the end. Would there be any way for me to make the colleges I'm applying to aware of this? Also, would they necessarily look down upon the fact that I won't have BC listed on my transcript, although I have plans to take the exam? Any responses are much appreciated!</p>
<p>If you really feel confident, just self-study the BC stuff and take the BC test at the end of the year… it covers AB and BC material and can get you credit for both, if you feel comfortable…
If you take the exam, make sure your colleges know that, that always looks good.</p>
<p>Hey are u using Laron’s or Stewart’s, because last year I did what you did - take AB and self-study BC and I had to study 2 - 3 chapters at the end too</p>
<p>but take it from someone who did it - it’s not very difficult and gets you a lot more credit</p>
<p>Sorry; I should have phrased my question a little better. I know already that I’m going to be taking the Calc AB exam this upcoming May, since my previous Pre-Calc class didn’t cover limits and I’m only just getting used to them. I also know that I’m going to be taking the Calc BC exam senior year through self-study. What I want to know is, how can I make the colleges I’m applying to aware of these plans, as BC won’t be listed on my transcript, and my BC score won’t be released until after my senior year?</p>
<p>Bump… anybody? Do college applications have a section for ‘Additional Information’ or at least something similar? I could probably put my self-study plans there, but then again, I’m not sure if that would be the best place to put them.</p>
<p>Have you self-studied any APs before? That would make your claim somewhat more credible.</p>
<p>Also, are you considering a math/science major? If so, you should try to compete in the AMC. That would be an indicator of interest in mathematics.</p>
<p>I haven’t; at least, not until this year. I’m currently doing Microeconomics since my school doesn’t offer that course. And I don’t plan to be a math major either… </p>
<p>Hmm. Maybe right now, I should just focus on getting a 5 on Microecon this May. If I did, that would probably make my BC self-study plans for next year more credible, as you said…</p>