Math Rigor

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hey, guys, I figure I'll ask you guys for your advice on which math class to take next year.</p>

<p>I'm not strong at math. I mean, technically, I'm rather good at it, but its by far my weakest subject. I hate and loathe it with a passion. So, for senior year, i can't decide which class to take.</p>

<p>I'm aiming for Ivies (Columbia, UPenn) and near ivies (Duke, Rice, Tufts)</p>

<p>Here's my history:
8th grade: Algebra I Honors (91-B)
9th grade: Geometry Honors (86-B)
10th grade: Algebra II Honors (92-B)
11th grade: Trig/Precalc Honors (85-B)</p>

<p>My math Sat is 690 (-5), but i'm fairly sure i can get a 770+ (I only made stupid careless errors)</p>

<p>For senior year:</p>

<p>AP Calc AB
AP Stats
Calculus I</p>

<p>If I take Calculus I, will that kill my course rigor?</p>

<p>For reference here is my schedule for next year:
AP Gov
AP Macro/ Micro
AP English Lit
AP Psych
Honors Physics (should I go up to AP?)
Calculus I
Advanced Gym (aka weightlifting)</p>

<p>Any advice? I'm probably going to be a humanities major.</p>

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<p>You already have a couple of APs, and if you’re not so passionate about math, I don’t think it would hurt THAT much. However, colleges do like to see applicants taking as many APs as possible. Personally, I would recommend AP Calc AB, but it’s up to you.</p>

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<p>I would recommend AB if you’re serious about the schools you mentioned.</p>

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<p>I got a 690 on the math section of the SAT (pushed it up to 700 on retake) and lower grades than you did in most of my math classes. I took Calc BC after Pre-Calc, and though I struggled and came <em>this</em> close to getting a C first semester, I got a A second and a 4 n the AP. If you want to push it and believe in yourself, reach for the highest.</p>