Haas: Which Math to take if I earned a 5 on AP AB Calculus, is Math 16A/B necessary??

<p>Hey guys! Thanks so much for helping!! </p>

<p>According to the Haas Business School website, since they don't accept AP Calc AB scores ,"Two semesters of calculus are required: Math 16A and Math 16B or Math 1A and Math 1B or Math 1A and 16B. Math 53 or Math 54 will also fulfill the calculus prerequisite for Haas."</p>

<p>I got a 5 on the AP AB test. Can I skip Math 1A and 1B and take Math 53 and 54 instead?
I'm planning on self-studying Calc BC this summer to refresh. </p>

<p>Or should i take 1B and Math 53 my freshman year? (would Haas allow this?)</p>

<p>Lastly, are math 16A and 16B really necessary if you want to go into Haas?</p>

<p>Thank you all!!</p>

<p>I’m in the same situation as you. I read from another thread that Math 1A and 1B are for math-intensive majors while Math 16A and 16B are for non math-intensive majors (social sciences). Since GPA is important for Haas, I would take 16A and 16B (16A is basically Calc AB all over…look at the course catalog). </p>

<p>Also, what’s your backup major in case you don’t get Haas? Many Haas rejects major in economics, so if that’s you then maybe 16A and 16B would be best.</p>

<p>You can basically take anything since you have a 5 on the AP. You could take Math 53 and 54. However, since you have to take these classes for a letter grade, you might as well go for the simplest option, Math 16A/B, and guarantee yourself an A in both classes.</p>

<p>Unless you actually want to learn more math… then take 53 and 54.</p>