<p>In 8th grade I took Honors Algebra I. However, the teacher was horrible to a point where it was nightmare-inducing. At the end of the year, she made the recommendation for each student in the class to go into Algebra I again or move up to Geometry. I got an okay grade and was recommended for Honors Geometry, but I felt that I didn't understand the material at all and I only got by because of chance. I decided to repeat Honors Algebra for the next year and now have just finished Honors Algebra II. At the end of my junior year (this year), I felt that I was behind everyone else in math. I decided to take Pre-Calculus this summer at my state university so I could move up into Honors Calc or AP Stats for my senior year. The summer class is about to end and I have an 100 average. The bad part: We didn't do any pre-calc; I learned most of the things we covered in Algebra II. In order to move up at my school I have to pass my school's pre-calc final, which I'm almost sure won't happen. If I don't pass my school's final, is it really that big of a deal if I stick with Honors Pre-calc for next year instead?</p>
<p>What is important is to take the math coursework that you are ready for, when you are ready for it. If you don’t feel ready for Honors Calc, don’t try to take it. Enroll in the course that is the right one for you. It is perfectly fine to not take Calculus in HS. In fact, if you don’t intend to have a career in engineering or science, it is perfectly fine to NEVER take Calculus.</p>
<p>It depends on where your applying and if math factors into your coleges studies. Many business and engineering programs, for example, want to see calc.</p>
<p>If you’re not aiming at highly selective schools, it’s no big deal. If you are, some tutoring could get you up to speed by Fall.</p>