<p>Is AP Calculus really comparable to a college level class? because I am taking AB this year and it is verry verry challenging (not just material, but the way the class runs). I have heard different opinions on this. I would like to enter a higher level of calculus next year as a freshman, but have been warned against this. i just dont want to get behind in math, especially because i will probably be majoring in physics.</p>
<p>It depends on the school. If you go to your local college, then it’ll be similar/easier. If you go to your state flagship/Ivies/top colleges, intro calc will usually have be a tougher class that will require you to think more and understand the material better than AP calc.</p>
<p>That being said, if your class is very tough, then you might be alright for the college level classes. Passing an AP exam, however, does not make you 100% ready for higher level calc classes. Just make sure you understand all the calc 1 concepts well, and you’ll be fine for calc bc/mvc/etc</p>
<p>depends. AP Calc AB covers all the way to application of integration, such as disk method. Calc I at local community college in my area don’t cover differential equations and application of integration. Calc II does, but it also requires students to learn work, not a Calc BC material.</p>