<p>I read on the recommended courses page of the William and Mary site that they would like a math course for the general requirements.</p>
<p>I am currently taking a math class called Liberal Arts Approach to Calculus. It is indeed a math course, but both in name and in practice it is less rigorous than the regular calculus class. It is also labelled as an honors course and not a math course. Will this make an impact?</p>
<p>We prefer to see a standard calculus class. If you’re applying as a freshman, this course will likely not include an AP exam and will therefore not make you eligible for completion of W&M’s math requirement. If you’re applying as a transfer, I’m not sure this class will transfer to W&M as calculus.</p>
<p>If you’re able to take calculus or stats we prefer that although we will view the course you’re taking as a math course.</p>
<p>Will not having a college level math course put me at a disadvantage for transfer?</p>
<p>It would depend on where you’re attending college, whether or not you’re receiving an associates degree and what you plan on studying at W&M. Again, we prefer to see calculus or statistics in order for a student to be as competitive for admission as possible.</p>
<p>Do you have to match W&M’s general education requirements exactly for both of the semesters? I am applying to transfer as a sophomore</p>
<p>This class sounds similar to Math 108 (Brief Calculus with Applications.) I don’t know if they’ll evaluate it that way though.</p>
<p>Not every class you take has to match a William & Mary General Education Requirement. We just recommend that many of the courses you take prior to transferring align well with W&M General Education Requirements.</p>