So I took the Algebra 2 Regents this week on Wednesday and passed. So now I have my advanced Regents diploma.
And everyone who took the test passed. Now we were told we have the option to take pre-Calc only one period instead of two every other day. If not we no longer need to do math for the rest of senior year.
I already have two acceptances from colleges from this month. If I don’t take Pre-Calc would it look bad or not?
More important question: will skipping out on math for the rest of senior year cause you to be unprepared for the math related classes you will take in college?
That’s what I’m worried about, but I think there’s a certain amount of kids needed to have the class for us starting in January/ February
Lots of college majors require calculus, so it is best to complete precalculus in high school to be ready for calculus.
I’ve never heard of a high school refusing to give kids who want math a math class. Sign up for precalculus and if the school says no get your parents involved.
Take precalculus spring semester. Most colleges will give you a math placement test where precalculus knowledge is assumed. If you don’t do well on the test you’re stuck in remedial math and can’t start with major-relevant courses. (Plus, some of these classes may require precalculus as a pre reqs!!) So, having as much precalculus as possible is highly recommended.
What do you want to major in?
What colleges have already admitted you?
I’m applied to CUNY York,Hunter, Queensborough CC, and Queens, only one SUNY which is Farmingdale. Also Adelphi and Nassau CC. I have been accepted to university of Scranton and St. John’s university.
In the beginning of the year I did want to take pre calc actually. And I still do. It’s just almost everyone in my class wants to just stay home. It’s a rather small class along with the other one later in the day. So hopefully there are enough kids who would do it. Otherwise I don’t know if they would allow it.
Cause like what AroundHere said, from February to September I feel like not doing any math would hinder my skills.
And major wise I’m undecided but my family is encouraging nursing since my mom is a nurse herself, though honestly I don’t want to. But something in the health and sciences field. So obviously pre calc would make sense to do.
Seems like a rather low performing high school if it is considering not offering precalculus.
But, yes, any science will need precalculus and calculus.
“something in the health and sciences field.”
Then there is a good chance that you are going to need to take calculus in university. This implies that precalc is likely to be very useful.
“It’s a rather small class…”
If your high school’s precalc class is small, that is a big win. Pre-calculus is an area where it is helpful to understand why things work the way that they do. You don’t want to just memorize formulae. Having a small class will help you have more interaction with your teacher which makes understanding the concepts easier.
From what little has been said on this thread (I didn’t check your other threads), to me this looks like potentially one of the most useful classes that you have left to take in high school.
Definitely take precalculus. Aim for a strong A, because you will have to take a lot more math in college for anything involving health, nursing, or STEM.
Congratulations on UScranton! Is it affordable? If so, it’s a terrific college.
Out of all colleges you applied to, it’s the one I’d choose, but otherwise CUNY York or Queens would be fine.
What’s your EFC?
I agree with @DadTwoGirls and @MYOS1634. Plus, why ever decline an opportunity to learn more?
What did you put down as your senior year courses on the applications? While some school say you only need 3 years of math many of those still recommend 4. A college can rescind your offer if you do not take the classes & level that you put on your application.
I know people at the CUNY schools you mentioned that did not take pre-calc in high school. However, the first class for credit at most colleges is calculus. If you don’t do it now, you’ll probably have to waste a semester later on and not get credit.