<p>I want to go into engineering and therefore signed up for AP Calc BC. However, I have a conflict where that class is only offered for one period, and I can't get in. Is it that detrimental for me to only take AB?</p>
<p>No.</p>
<p>I don’t think it will be detrimental. Of course, colleges would like to see Calc BC, if you explain to them on applications that you weren’t able to schedule it, or even if you take in an upcoming year (assuming you aren’t a senior), they will be understanding.</p>
<p>Also, think of it this way: some schools don’t even offer AP Calc classes, so you are ahead in that respect as it is…</p>
<p>Are you a senior? </p>
<p>@awakeningvenus Yes, I am a senior.</p>
<p>@Awflapjackz Aw. I mean, I don’t think it’s detrimental to take BC, but it would’ve looked nice. I would’ve been disappointed in your position, but at least you’re still able to take AB.</p>
<p>Self study BC content and take the BC exam.</p>
<p>I agree with the above comment, although colleges won’t know you’re self-studying (unless you explicitly mention it). It’ll help with getting credit. Just have your GC mention the fact that you couldn’t take the class and you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>Well if you take the BC exam and the AB class, then I think that you self studied is implied. </p>
<p>@Laura280 AP tests are in May and scores come out in July. Simply taking the BC exam will not help with college decisions.</p>
<p>@digitalking hah duh, sorry forget it was senior year. </p>
<p>I emailed the teacher and he said that there isn’t a second class being made even though the one period is over capacity. Ah, oh well. So it’s okay if I state somewhere on my application that I couldn’t take BC?</p>