<p>Hi,
I'm in Precalculus right now and I wanted to take AP Calc BC next year. Would I be too far behind if I go into BC without taking Calculus before? Is the AP Calc BC test very hard (after you've taken the class)?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I was in the same situation as you. In sophmore year, i was in precalculus and directly went to Calc Bc. I have to say that you should be fine. However i cant tell you if the BC test is hard as i am going to take it this may.
I'll report back my score after i get it back.
The only thing that would make BC hard is if you have too many Aps, which may hinder your calc study habit.</p>
<p>Heh. I took Pre-Calc last year and this year I'm in Calc BC. I'm taking the AP test this May so I cannot answer that, but I will tell you that I did better in Calc than in Pre-Calc.</p>
<p>^Basically ditto for me.</p>
<p>So, I guess it sounds like I am going to be okay next year. Thanks!
Good luck on your APs!</p>
<p>I'm taking the Calc BC test this year as a sophmore too, and Ive heard its really hard but they curve it a lot, so you'll probably get a 5.</p>
<p>Why would you skip AP Calculus AB and go directly to AP Calculus BC? That would be like walking without learning how to crawl...</p>
<p>Predator, I've heard the test is really easy. All the old AP tests I've looked at have been really easy. It must be easy if 43% of takers get a 5.</p>
<p>bio_freak--- at my school the bc course incudes ab as well</p>
<p>i cant decide whether to take ab or bc</p>
<p>bio-freak:</p>
<p>Calculus BC is basically an extension of AB Calculus with just a few additional topics such as rapid repeated integration techniques, polars, curve lengths, and series. Most of the stuff is in fact calculus AB. I'm pretty sure I can take the Calc BC test, do all of the AB questions, skip the BC questions, and still get a 5.</p>
<p>BC Calc covers AB Calc + some extra topics. They curve the BC Calc exam by A LOT. I really wouldn't worry much.</p>
<p>Whatever.........</p>