I haven't taken a "real" math class since I was a sophomore! Help!

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi there! So I'm taking my first SAT in June and I'm having a bit of a dilemma. I was accelerated in math since seventh grade (that's when I took Algebra I), which means that I took Pre-Calculus as a sophomore. I decided that I didn't want to continue with the really advanced math after that, because the idea of Calculus made me cringe and hiss like a frightened cat. So as a junior, in order to fill my math requirement for school, I took two online classes through VHS that were pretty easy, though fun and much more practical than Calculus likely would have been. Now I'm terrified over SAT math, because I'm pretty sure I've forgotten everything that ever happened in Geometry (which was 8th grade) and Algebra II (freshman year). Math's not my strong point to begin with (although I was by no means bad at it, a solid B student), and I definitely get worse the farther I am from it. </p>

<p>So I really have two questions: What should I expect from SAT math (like what sort of problems), and what can I do to prepare and review in the limited time I have left before test day?</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your help! :)</p>

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<p>Calculus isn’t that hard bro, it’s just finding area and slopes.</p>

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<p>You don’t need too hard a level of math for SATs (precalc will be perfectly fine). Get a review book and you will do well. (I barely remembered geometry which I also took in 8th grade). I do recommend taking calculus at least at one point though, if it’s not too late because many colleges like to see you have taken challenging math courses if they are available to you.</p>

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<p>SAT Math goes up to basic Algebra II, I think.</p>

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<p>This goes against everything I have heard up to Precalculus (Where I am right now).</p>

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<p>If you do not take calculus in high school, but end up needing to take calculus in college for your major, you may find it harder, since high school calculus courses often cover material at a slower pace (AB, or two year AB and BC sequence) than college calculus courses do (BC in one year after completing precalculus would be equivalent pace).</p>