So I am in a twist. At my school, they offer Calculus BC, from what I’ve heard it covers all of calculus 2 topics (that would be the second term of calculus at a given college) and some Multivariable calculus topics. Now I Could take BC, or I could take calculus 2 and Multivariable at my local college. What would be the best decision from an admissions stand point? Should I take BC with the AP test, 2 and Multivariable without the AP test, or 2 and Multivariable with the AP test?
2 and multivariable at a local college.
No need to take the AP test.
Note that BC only covers calc 2, not multivariable, and often in less depth than a good 4-year College’s calc 2 class.
Even a good 2-year college’s class?
For admissions, either/or is fine. One won’t tip the scales in the decision process.
Well, that really depends. Some colleges may not accept credit for the class, but may accept the credit for the AP exam. But that really depends upon the college the OP ultimately attends.
If the OP can handle the workload, and plans further STEM classes in college, then calc 2/MVC may be a stronger option.
Assuming that you have taken college calculus 1 or high school calculus AB, then taking calculus 2 and 3 (multivariable) at the college would take your further in math than taking calculus BC.
If your intended major is in engineering, physical sciences, math, statistics, or economics, going further in math would be helpful. However, college math will cover material at a faster pace than high school calculus AB, or a high school calculus BC course that starts where AB ends.
College (including community college) calculus courses may come in more than one variety. Those which are accepted by four year schools for math, physics, and engineering majors are the most rigorous ones. A highly advanced-in-math high school student interested in going further in math should avoid the less rigorous calculus courses for business majors.