<p>I'm a junior this year, and I really hate math so I decided not to take calculus . I've already taken geometry, algebra 2, pre-cal and trigonometry ( we have block scheduling) but I'm afraid that being done with math as a junior is not the best tactic in the college admissions process. Should I take Calc. next year as a senior?</p>
<p>I know that colleges like to see 4 years of math. So I would guess that you should do it.</p>
<p>i dont know exactly but im thinking calculus is necessary for top schools and even top public schools...</p>
<p>Colleges will question why you all of a sudden quit math junior year. They'd understand if you only reached pre-calc by senior year, but if you don't do any math junior year..........</p>
<p>take stats</p>
<p>You may want to check out the admissions requirements and recommendations for some schools that you think you might be interested in. If most of them have 4 yrs. of math as "recommended" it would probably be good to take some math. By taking a 4th year, you'll almost certainly leave more options open, and you can do it with the knowledge that this may be your last math course. (Even colleges with "quantitiative/math" distribution requirements usually allow you to satisfy the requirement with courses in logic, social-science methods coures, and others.)</p>
<p>As long as you don't stop taking math during high school, you'll be in good shape. For example, I'm a sophomore taking precalc, and I have the option of not taking anymore math classes in 11th and 12th grade, but when colleges look at my transcript and see that I suddenly stopped taking math, they're going to be suspicious.</p>
<p>But generally 4 to 5 years of math is good.</p>
<p>If you don't want to jump to Calculus, then take Statistics, or math classes at a Community College.</p>
<p>i was in EXACTLY your position last year, i really didnt want to do calculus, im a total humanaties person.. .i took ap stats and it was an awesome decision. its really easy, and theres even some writing! and its another ap ;)</p>
<p>^ Yeah, I agree... if you're not really a math person then AP Stats is the way to go</p>
<p>im a junior now in pre-calc. what if i take calc 1 over the summer and no math in senior year (instead take 3 science classes) ? will that look worse than taking AB calc (highest class offered at my school) during senior year? </p>
<p>the reason i want to take math this summer instead of next year is that from a community college i'll be sure to get transferrable credits, and colleges dont really accept credit for AB calc, even if you get a 5 on the ap test.
btw, i dont dislike math but im not extremely gifted at it or anything. i get straight A's in math- but it does take a little effort.</p>
<p>now, i'm a senior who's planning on double majoring in english and vocal performance. </p>
<p>with that in mind, i'm taking BC calc this year. </p>
<p>why? because i never want to take math again in my entire life. i'd advise taking calculus (ap, i assume) just so you can pass the exam and get that credit. if you do well on BC, you get a pretty good amount of college credit. </p>
<p>also, colleges do like it more when you've consistently taken the hardest classes your school offers. opting out of calculus isn't going to ruin your high school career, but colleges like to see that you have consistently challenged yourself in high school. </p>
<p>(but, really, just take it for the credit. i'm never going to take math again in my entire life if i get a 4 on the ap exam; the struggle i went through in that class is going to be sooooooo worth it.)</p>
<p>I just came across this in another active thread, written by an admissions officer. </p>
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I would recommend to anyone that if you're not taking calculus senior year, you're not helping your chances of getting in to a most selective school. And statistics is not a substitute for calculus... Remember, though, I work at one of the most selective colleges in the country; only about 40 colleges and universities in the country admit less than 30% of their applicants and would probably agree with the above; some might not even agree with the above (though I doubt it). But the best advice is really just to make sure that you are challenging yourself as much as you can academically
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<p>how about calc ab then calc bc</p>
<p>i personally love math and is my favorite subject but u should definately take calculus.......it will hurt u in the long run</p>
<p>Hmm... There are many alternatives to the regular curriculum, AP stats included. There are courses like Number Theory, Introduction to Probability and Counting, Logic, and so forth. These are less "math heavy" and can often be very fun. I suggest that you take a look at online courses, such as those found here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Classes/AoPS_C_ClassesS.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Classes/AoPS_C_ClassesS.php</a>. </p>
<p>Take a look at this course: <a href="http://epgy.stanford.edu/courses/math/M152/%5B/url%5D">http://epgy.stanford.edu/courses/math/M152/</a>. It only requires Pre-Calculus, and EPGY is accepted by many high schools for credit. </p>
<p>Ask your counselor if your high school will accept credit so you can take these types of courses. They're a fun alternative to calculus (although many, myself included :D would argue that integration and differentiation can be fun :p) Hope that helps!</p>
<p>2^10th post! And in the perfect thread, too! :)</p>
<p>The thing is, we don't have AP stats. at my school or AP calc. BC. AP calc. AB is the last math class offered. I didn't want to take it this year because I'm taking AP physics ( and AP english and AP history) and, not being a math person, I didn't think I could handle both Physics and Calc. After reading your responses I think I will take Calc next year - but what will colleges think about no math Junior year?</p>
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<p>Only for people who like math :D</p>
<p>u can never have too much math :D</p>
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<p>Exactly. :p</p>
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<p>This is a joke right? :D</p>
<p>I'm taking two math classes at once, and they're wearing me out.</p>