Hi, thanks for reading my post! I currently go to one of my state’s public universities and am majoring in one of the social sciences. I’m going to apply to transfer (I’ll be a sophomore this fall) and am admittedly looking at some reach schools (as well as some other “match” ones). Right now I’m trying to decide if I should take a stats class or calc class this coming semester. I have the rest of my schedule pretty much set, and am thinking it would be best to show improvement in one of the maths (which didn’t end on a very high note in high school). Would you recommend stats or calc? Stats is more in line with my major (there is also a stats requirement in the context of my major at most schools–though the specific course I’m looking at right now isn’t the one for the major, just intro to stats) but the calc course I’m considering is calc for life/social sciences. I got a b- in honors pre-calc in junior year of high school (yikes!) and I think a b+ or something like that in stats senior year.
On one hand I think stats might be better because: 1. it seems like it might be a little more rigorous than the calc course in question, judging by the course numbers and stuff (stats is 200-level; calc is 100-level); and 2. maybe I could possibly get it approved as my major requirement at a different institution? On the other hand, considering my lack of rigor in high school calc, maybe it would be better to take the social science calc this semester.
My college transcript is in general much better than my high school record. I currently have a 3.9.
Any input is appreciated! Thank you! 
Does your social science major require calculus (usually, this means economics)?
Social sciences can mean doing lots of statistical analysis, so many require or advise statistics courses. Usually, introductory level statistics or major-specific statistics courses are sufficient, but those doing heavy duty statistical analysis may need a calculus-based statistics course.
If you’re doing any stats-required major, it is very much to your advantage to take stats as early as possible.
Whether you transfer or not, getting it done will give you a solid foundation for the road ahead. Even if there are courses in the major that do not have stats as a prerequisite, you will often benefit from some knowledge of stats because it will enable you to better read and understand relevant books and articles on the subject.
Also, since you will be applying for transfer as a junior, being able to show meaningful progress toward your intended major can also help your case for admission at some schools.
Thanks for your replies!
My major does not have a calculus/economics requirement. A stats course and a research course seem to be required at many schools.
It sounds like I should lean more toward the statistics course for this term?
Thanks again!