<p>I didn't quite know exactly where to put this, this seemed like perhaps the most appropriate forum...</p>
<p>I am advanced in mathematics and have taken differential equations (at a local college, got an A) and linear algebra (online) and will be taking multi-variable calculus this upcoming year as a senior in school. So my question is how likely will I be able to get credit at a college for work done in high school? Do most high level colleges (Like the infamous "ivy league", John Hopkins, UChicago) make one retake them? Would I most likely at least be able to get credit (edit: or placement) for Differential Equations cause I took it at a college and got a college transcript/grade for it?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Not sure about all schools, but I’m pretty sure that UChicago grants no credit for Linear Algebra, Multivariable calculus, or differential equations at all. UChicago would allow you to place into an analysis class if you do extremely well on their test and can do proofs, particularly of upper bounds. </p>
<p>I know Harvard, Penn (?), and probably the other schools offer advanced math courses for freshmen that are specifically for those who have taken the courses you have. </p>
<p>In the end, at best you’ll get placement, but likely no credit.</p>
<p>Yeah, i suppose i don’t care at all about credit, seeing how if I am majoring in physics or math I would want to be taking a lot of classes anyway 
However placement would be nice.</p>
<p>University of Chicago’s version of differential equations is considerably more advanced than most colleges. Complex analysis is a prerequisite. You may be able to get credit for linear algebra, but it’s completely pointless if you’re going to be a math major, since linear algebra isn’t required for the degree. Rather, it seems to me that if you come in without knowing it, they’ll just tell you to teach it to yourself since the important parts are fairly elementary.</p>
<p>My understanding is that UChicago doesn’t accept online courses for credit (his linear algebra class was online) and the guide for first year math students says that multivariable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra at other colleges almost never line-up to their courses.</p>
<h1>1 - Some colleges give credit for courses you’ve passed, some give credit for electives only, some give no credit at all. It’s a school-specific issue. Regardless, make the most of this “opportunity” but doing fabulously well and catching the eye of your professors. (And there’s nothing like getting a high A in a weed-out course to catch the eye of the faculty!)</h1>
<p>You are definitely not receiving credit for multivariate for only taking a high school class. You might (depending on the university) be able to test out of it. At many top schools they do offer you the ability to test out of a specific test. But I would not be placing your chances high.</p>
<p>Differential Equations is DEFINITELY possible. Since you took it at a college (if you mean state or university level college), it is likely that the credit will go through. Linear Algebra on the other hand - do you mean online through a accredited college? Or do you mean through something like CTY?</p>
<p>I would place your chances high only for Diff. Eq. (which getting an A without multivariate is a downright amazing feat). Linear Algebra could go either way and no for multivariate (my school also gets it offered and nearly no one gets credit for it). For those slim few that HAVE received credit had to test out of it, so try and see if you can. Still the one guy I know MUST pass Diff. Eq. and do well or hes going to repeat Mutli.</p>
<p>Overall if you HAVE to take it again, i have a very very strong feeling you will ace the class probably without even studying MUCH. It will look GREAT on your GPA, especially as a physics or math major.</p>