<p>I took calc BC in sophomore year and there are no math classes for me at my high school junior year. I'm gonna take online classes at the University of Colorado. First semester I'm pretty sure I'm gonna take multivariable calculus, and second semester I think I might take linear algebra, differential equations, or intro to analysis. I might not do analysis because it recommends to be taking discrete mathematics, but I might do it because that's what the other kid in my situation is doing and it'd be cool to be able to help each other. What should I take 2nd semester?</p>
<p>I’m taking calc BC as a senior next year???! How is it possible to take BC as a sophomore. Kudos to you 
Only seven or eight people will be taking BC next year and in my school it’s impossible to take the class any earlier.</p>
<p>I was put into an accelerated algebra I class in 7th grade, then during geometry in 8th grade, I tested out of algebra II. Freshman year in precalculus, I self studied calc AB and got 5 on the ap exam.</p>
<p>Do you have any ideas about what you want to major in?</p>
<p>If you have no compelling reason to choose one over the others, I’d take linear algebra because differential equations uses some linear algebra (even though it’s not usually a prerequisite). Linear algebra or differential equations might also be easier to transfer than real analysis. Right now I’m trying to get my dual-enrollment credits transferred to my new university, and my upper-level classes require departmental approval whereas the lower-level ones got through really easily. </p>
<p>Will these classes transfer, though? I know some colleges have weird restrictions about what kind of classes they’ll allow to transfer, and it might not be a good idea to spend a lot of money on classes you won’t ultimately get credit for. Some colleges won’t transfer things that show up on your high school transcript, or that were used to meet high school graduation requirements. Some schools might view online classes differently from regular classes. You should look at the policies of the colleges you want to apply to. </p>
<p>I’m not even a junior yet, so I only have a general idea of what I want to major in and where I want to apply. Computer science, physics, and mathematics all interest me a lot and could be possible majors. Also, they’re not going to satisfy graduation requirements, and I don’t think (but I’m not sure about this) that they’ll show up on my high school transcript.</p>
<p>As far as transferring goes, two of my reaches, MIT and Caltech, will not accept it as credit. MIT does not accept online credit and Caltech does not accept transfer credit at all. I looked at UChicago and it appeared that it will accept it but doesn’t list anything specific to the course, same with Cornell. As for my more realistic options, I did some research on it.</p>
<p>Northeastern says linear algebra has been accepted from UCCS, so that means it will probably accept the others, right? It looks like Umass Amherst will accept it. Again, I’m not even a junior yet so I’m not very knowledgable on what colleges I want to apply to.</p>
<p>Can you take Discrete Math? Helpful for computer science as a possible major. Also AP Stats? Some people talk it down, but it is very useful for lots of things–maybe not physics, but you may run into the need for it in comp sci. Bayesian statistics is used for a lot of cool stuff these days, and to get there you need basic statistics.</p>
<p>Yeah I’m taking AP stats, and discrete math could be a possibility too, I guess.</p>
<p>Sounds good. My S17 is in a similar situation, hence my interest. Tool Alg II/Trig as a freshman, self-studied and tested out of PreCalc. Sophomore year will be Calc BC (no separate Calc AB class for highest track). For 11th and 12th, he will take dual-enrollment classes at the local community college and/or the local UC campus.</p>
<p>Note that some universities that do not give transfer credit do have math placement tests to determine your appropriate starting point.</p>
<p>@Ynotgo Yeah I saw that Caltech has a test you can take to place out of introductory calc, so they would probably let me test out of higher subjects if I could right?</p>
<p>@2016bostonian: I’m willing to bet that it’s pretty difficult to test out of Caltech classes.</p>
<p>That said, I also took Calc BC as a sophomore, and I’d agree that multivariable calculus and linear algebra is a great choice for your junior year. Taking both classes opens up a lot of possible options in math. Something in pure mathematics would be cool, too.</p>
<p>Can you talk with the other student and see if they want to coordinate course selection so that you can work together? Working together could make the experience a lot better for both of you. Don’t underestimate the learning value of a study group, and it will also be more fun. But you also want to take the most appropriate math class. You might want to see how those courses line up compared to the sequences recommended at your preferred colleges. I think most programs would start with multivariable.</p>
<p>You probably can get placement even if you cannot get credit. But those classes at a school like MIT are probably a lot harder than what you will get online. I think my daughter will end up repeating some of the post-calculus math she did while in high school.</p>
<p>@mathyone The other kid doing this is in the same study with me, so we will be able to work together on it. First term we are both taking multi but second term he is taking analysis and I am taking TBD.</p>
<p>I was wondering whether he would reconsider and take one of the other ones. I would be wary of ignoring prerequisites or co-requisites. Not only will colleges see them but also the grades you earn will be part of your permanent college record. If you struggle because you aren’t in the other recommended course you might regret that decision. It might also be fine but I would certainly investigate carefully before just signing up.</p>
<p>I’m in your boat as well. I was placed in AB for upcoming sophomore year, but I’m studying over summer and I’m going to attempt to place into BC. I was thinking of doing number theory, along with multi after BC, and maybe Stats.</p>