Math 185 vs. 295

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<p>Hello! I am attending UMich next year, but I am having difficulty deciding between Honors Calc I or Honors Math I. </p>

<p>About me: My school offers Calc AB, Calc BC, Calculus III, and Differential Equations, all of which I have taken. Most use the exact same textbooks that the Honors Calc sequence uses at UofM. I taught myself BC and III the summer before Senior year. I am almost done teaching myself Linear Algebra. I also scored a 36 on ACT math and have been honored for my math skills.</p>

<p>I love learning math, but I have heard that the Honors Math sequence requires an upwards of 20 hours a week for problem sets. While I would love to have so much knowledge, this seems like a huge commitment for a Freshman. However I looked over the Honors Calc classes and I already have most of that material down.</p>

<p>I am pursuing a degree in Financial Mathematics. I have no plans of getting a Masters of PhD in math. Is it even worth it for me, then, in this case to pursue the Honors Math sequence?</p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>Don’t take calc 1/2 again. I’d recommend starting out in 295 and dropping down to 285 if you think 295 is too much work. I was in a similar situation to you (having done lin alg in HS), and in retrospect I wish I had done the honors sequence (I started off with 215 at UM). Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.</p>