<p>Currently, I'm a sophomore in high school and in Algebra 2 with a average of 98%. Our school has marking periods and currently it is the second marking period. The first marking period, I finished with a 95% average. I'm also taking two math classes, Geometry and Algebra 2, at the same time. I'm thinking to major in engineering or applied maths, so can someone tell me if I should take Precalculus over the summer to get into AP Calculus. Also, if I take AP Calculus, should I take Calc AB or BC?</p>
<p>If you really adamant on going on a STEM-based field, it doesn’t hurt taking Pre-Calc over the summer. At my school, I know many who did exactly what you are asking about, and most don’t regret their decisions. Plus, taking AP Calc Junior year looks better to colleges than taking pre-calc. </p>
<p>Also, if you do take AP Calculus, I would say take AP Calc BC. Based on what you are saying, it seems you are a successful maths student, and learning through the easy part of Calc should not be too difficult. </p>
<p>Anyhows, whatever you decide to do, Good Luck :)>- </p>
<p>My recommendation would be to not rush through math courses. Form a good foundation which will serve you well over the long run. You will absolutely need it if you want study engineering. </p>
<p>Why the rush anyway? What do you plan to take in senior year if you have finished AP Calc BC in junior year?</p>
<p>@AndreiTarkovsky MVC?</p>
<p>Sure, MVC. But why? What does that gain you in an engineering undergrad?</p>
<p>If you want to excel in math why not prepare for AIME instead so that you make USAMO?</p>
<p>Thanks guys ^:)^ </p>
<p>As long as you make sure you actually learn the material just as well as you would if you took it as a junior, I don’t think it would matter as much. It may be unnecessary, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it :)</p>
<p>I took precal over the summer 
No regrets, but I did mostly self study it because I knew the summer school course by itself would be insufficient. </p>
<p>I took pre calc over the summer at a college (I’m a junior in hs) . My class was filled mostly with kids older than me. My class was 6 hours long. If you like to enjoy your summer then dont take it but if you’re up for the challenge it’s worth it. It’s pretty easy. I got a 100 on the final but it takes a lot of work.</p>
<p>I have a friend that took pre-calculus online over the summer so he could get into BC for junior year. It’s doable. </p>