Step Down for Math

Applying to College
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I took BC Calc last year (97/100, 5/5) and enrolled in Multivariable (Calc 3) and Diff. Equations at my local CC; there were not enough students to run the calc 3 class and so I’m now only taking diff. equations. I’m worried that colleges will see me as shying away from taking calc 3; is it important that I find another way to take calc 3 or is diff. equations (and then linear algebra in the spring) a suitable alternative?

Note: If you know anything about good online versions of calc 3 that are respected by colleges, I have another thread ( http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-act-tests-test-preparation/1808370-post-bc-calc-online-math-courses-that-colleges-respect.html#latest ) on this train of thought asking about online alternatives for calc 3 and I’d really appreciate your response there, too!

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You already took BC Calculus and colleges generally don’t expect you to take classes above what is offered in your HS. Taking math at the CC will likely be viewed as a positive. You can ask your guidance counselor to mention why you are not taking Calc 3 in his/her recommendation or you can note it in the additional information section in your application if you and your guidance counselor decide it is important.

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You have already exceed what they need from a HS students and beyond. It would be fine even if you don’t take any math at all.

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Lol you’re fine.