<p>I've got a B (84) in math analysis... and I normally qualify for calculus next year. AP Calculus AB requires an A in math analysis or teacher permission. My teacher recommends anyone, but do you think I can handle AP calc? Or should I do a year of calc to prep for AP calc AB in senior year? The thing is that I want to get AP Calculus AB and BC done with in high school and not do it in college. Also, many of my friends are going to do AP calculus next year.</p>
<p>If I take normal calculus next year, then I would only have 1 AP class (AP chemistry), then 2 honors classes (history and English) and 1 normal class (calculus). Does this affect how colleges view me?</p>
<p>I think you should take AP Calc next year as a junior.
I’m currently in AB as a junior, and it’s one of my easier classes (much easier than AP Chem or AP Physics).
Don’t be afraid; it’s very overrated in terms of difficulty.</p>
<p>Are you understanding the concepts in your math analysis class or are you memorizing and cramming to get by? Calc is very concept-based, and I only recommend AP as a junior if you “get” math.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the replies. And yes, at my school you usually take AB before BC, unless you skipped a grade. I will try to get more practice in math to succeed in AP calc.</p>
<p>I don’t know at about your school, but at my school, the majority of AB kids drop down to Honors Cal within the first semester.</p>
<p>One of my friends couldn’t drop down because of scheduling and she’s dying in that class.</p>
<p>Is it hard or easy at your school? Will you be able to get a good grade if you’re struggling now? The last thing a college wants to see is a C or worse in an AP course…</p>
<p>There’s definitely a stark contrast in ease of AP Calc AB at different schools… it is absolutely murder in our school and I am looking at a B right now, due to our teacher. In other schools, it may be a breeze. Check with other students who are taking it right now or have taken it before…</p>