Math Placement Results

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stony Brook University - SUNY
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<p>Hello everyone, </p>

<p>So I'm going into Stony Brook next year with the intentions of majoring in Physics, unfortunately I really messed up on the math placement exam and ended up getting a 3, putting me in Intro to Calculus (precalc). However, a lot of the suggested courses to take freshman year as a physics major have a corequisite of at least Calculus A, which I would be taking during the spring semester. Am I in a really bad situation in terms of being behind other intended physics majors starting off with calculus by a semester? Would it be beneficial to me to take the necessary classes next summer in order to catch up by sophomore year? I just really need some other inputs.</p>

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<p>You can catch up by taking summer classes. Just plan effectively.</p>

<p>Most physics students either place out of 125 or start at 131.</p>

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<p>You can retake the math placement exam I believe it was up to 2 times a year. Though only try if you think you can do better. How to schedule a retake I am not sure of however.</p>

<p>As a side note of amusement, my friend took the test while high, he got a 1(later a 5). Now that’s really messing up :P</p>