Course Titles & Descriptions

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>I really didn't know which forum to post this in; sorry if there is a better location.</p>

<p>Anyway, my school recently changed the names of a few classes, even though the actual course itself has remained the same. Basically:</p>

<p>College Algebra is now called Advanced Algebra
Calculus is now called College Algebra
Astrophysics is now just Astronomy</p>

<p>My main concern are the math courses as colleges may see my schedule as less rigorous, even though I'm still completing the math sequence through Calculus. So, my question: do colleges look at the class descriptions when determining the rigor of your schedule? The class description for College Algebra actually states that it is a Calculus class, so if AdComs read descriptions, I'm fine. Any input is appreciated!</p>

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<p>Make a note of it when you tell them.</p>

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<p>That’s weird because to me; College Algebra sounds like a fancy name for Algebra II or even College Prep (On-level) Algebra I. Calculus by its nature is a college-level course, so there isn’t any reason to distinguish it. I’d see if your counselor could explain in your letter of rec that you completed a math sequence through a Calc equivalent course. </p>