<p>Anyone thinking about this? I'm thinking about doubling up on geometry and algebra 2 as a freshman this fall.</p>
<p>Boarding school is hard. Harder than you think. Why overload in the first year?</p>
<p>You could take one of the two courses during the summer and then take a placement test during the fall to get placed into the appropriate math class and receive credit for the course you took.</p>
<p>Why would you do that? If you really love math that much, do geometry in your spare time but don’t take 2 maths. Use your elective for a subject that requires the classroom experience. All you need for math is problem sets, youtube, and some time. Take advantage of the riches your new school offers by branching out a little. If you’re trying to get advanced standing so that you can get to higher level maths before you graduate, then study geo or alg 2 (or both) this summer and try to place higher on the ladder to begin with. Of all subjects, math is the easiest to do on your own. There is a wealth of information for free on the internet.</p>
<p>I would be amazed if the school would even allow you to do this. D tried to take an extra course her first year at BS and they refused to let her. Her BS does allow it in later years.</p>
<p>I agree with 2010. I think the best thing for you is to go to a community college, and then take the placement test in the fall so you can go to an upper-level math class. There are so many interesting classes for you to take while at BS. Don’t waste it on stuff you can do at a public HS.</p>