<p>As a junior in HS, I am planning to take two of the most difficult courses my school offers, Chemistry and Physics C AP next year. I am completing BC Calc this year, and I am NOT planning to take an expensive online course next. I would take a free one if it were available, or if we had a class. But the question is --</p>
<p>Do the double AP science compensate the lack of math? </p>
<p>If you are a science major, I would like to know what you took in HS and what HS courses you think benefited you in college (as a science major) credit and knowledge wise. That would be very helpful.</p>
<p>What do you mean lack of math? Completing BC Calc by junior year is very impressive.</p>
<p>As far as admissions goes, it shouldn’t be a problem. Colleges look at you in the context of your school. If your high school doesn’t offer anything past calc, they’re not going to penalize you for not paying to take online courses. If you’re worried about staying mathematically fit (and if you have the free time), I would look into the class 18.02 on MIT’s Open Course Ware website. That’s the level of calculus after BC, and if you’re into math, it’d probably be fun. If you’re not worried about reaching a higher level of mathematical knowledge in the next year, AP Physics C should do a good job of keeping your calc skills intact. I’m taking it right now, and it has plenty of math. </p>
<p>As I mentioned, I’m in high school right now, so I can’t really add much to the last bit.</p>
<p>Completing calculus BC as a junior should be impressive enough. If you want to take more math, consider taking transferable courses at your local community college in the typical university sophomore level math courses:</p>
<p>multivariable calculus
linear algebra
differential equations</p>
<p>And/or transferable versions of the following courses that ordinarily require calculus:</p>
<p>physics (for scientists and engineers)
statistics (calculus based)</p>
<p>Note that the AP chemistry and physics C exams may not be accepted for as much credit and placement as good community college courses, but that may depend on which university you go to. Check the universities you are considering on their policies with respect to transferring community college credit and AP credit.</p>