<p>I want to skip AP Calc AB cause I heard BC covers it. But the thing is I'll be in BC my junior year which will leave me with no math in senior year. I'm in the highest math offered for my grade. Would I be looked down because I took only 3 years of math? I'm currently in algebra 2 as a freshman, pre calc sophomore year, and will be in ap calc BC junior year. Also I'll be in AP Physics 2 and AP Physics C senior year and that involves calculus so.. Opinions? Thanks! </p>
<p>Do you have AP stats or AP comp sci at your school? I’m in the same position as you but I think those classes do count as math.</p>
<p>AP Calculus AB exam = college Calculus I
AP Calculus BC exam = college Calculus I and II
Some schools require AB as a prerequisite for BC, but it’s not really necessary. You shouldn’t have to “skip” AB to take BC, because BC should also cover Calculus I material.</p>
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Not if you’ve taken the highest-level math course offered. Most people don’t make it to calculus before their senior year. If you do, you’re not expected to take more than that if it’s not possible at your school.</p>
<p>Would it be possible for you to take a higher-level math class (multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete math, etc.) at a local college? This is not obligatory for college admissions, but it’s something to think about if you like math. </p>
<p>We have AP stats but I’m not really interested in that, we have ap comp sci I’m taking that senior year and I think it counts as a math. But would that count as an math to colleges? It’s listed as “Science Non-Lab” at my school but I’m already done with that credit so it’ll go towards an elective credit </p>
<p>@halcyonheather thanks! My school doesn’t offer any of that multivariable stuff and I’m not really looking forward to taking that at a local college either haha. We offer BC at the highest. </p>
<p>@futureuclabruin </p>
<p>Doing something at a local CC like Multivariable Calc, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations can save you a lot of time and money in college.</p>
<p>I “skipped” AB. It’s very common at my school. I go to a math science magnet school and most people do it, unless they aren’t great at math</p>
<p>AP Calc AB was not intended to be a prerequisite to AP Calc BC. It’s more like a watered-down version for people who don’t want to pursue higher levels of analysis. Unless you think you will have trouble with Calc BC, I’d advise taking it your junior year and taking a CC math course your senior year. </p>
<p>@DiscipulusBonus is absolutely correct</p>
<p>Have you considered dual enrollment at a community college for your senior year math? </p>
<p>AB is just slower. </p>
<p>Ab is calculus 1, BC is calculus 2.
AB teaches you differentiation, integration, and summation. BC picks up where AB leaves off, no review of AB, just more complex methods and applications</p>
<p>I am doing the same thing also. If you are very worried about only having 3 years, you could look into virtual courses. I know that the virtual school I use offers AP Stats which counts as math credit. </p>
<p>@DiscipulusBonus That makes me kind of sad, because my school only allows people to go to AB from Precalc, not BC.</p>
<p>@Cosmological: That sucks. Can you take calculus as a dual enrollment course and take the BC exam next May?</p>
<p>I’m doing an independent study program next year that’s not really publicized. It’s for kids who finished math early. Maybe you could ask your teachers if they’re willing to do that. For me, it’s optimal because it’s junior year and I don’t have that much time to get to the cc and back to school, and I still get weighted college credit. </p>