<p>Would it be a waste?</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>But is not it better, since if I take Calculus as a normal course in a community college I would learn the same and more than AP Calc AB while still preparing for Calc BC and at the same time be able to take Physics C E&M?</p>
<p>Just take it at your school. Community college courses are expensive, and not necessarily better. Only take them if your high school doesn’t offer the course (Calc III and beyond). I’ve taken a couple courses at the community college, and the classes are over $300 and the books are like $150-$250. Also, I may be wrong, but AP exams are more likely to get you credit than a CC course.</p>
<p>What I meant is that some people only take AP Calc AB for non-math jobs, while others only take AP Calc BC for math-required jobs. For example, UMich offers 4 credits for AP Calc AB but 8 credits for AP Calc BC. That is why I would like to prepare for AP Calc BC without the hassle of AP Calc AB and annoying course changes which might not even occur.</p>
<p>I am dual-enrolled student, so the State pays for everything.</p>
<p>College calculus 1 and 2 and AP calculus BC are usually considered duplicates for credit purposes.</p>
<p>However, some schools may be more accepting of one compared to the other. It will not necessarily hurt to take the AP test after the college courses if you are concerned about the transferability of the college courses, but do not expect to get any additional credit if your school accepts both for credit.</p>