I’m a freshman in Algebra 2 Advanced. I’ve already completed Algebra 1 and Geometry. Right now, I have a 121 in Algebra 2, so I’m definitely not struggling at all. I kinda want to do something over the summer, so I thought of going to the local community college and taking Pre-Calculus. Would this be a good idea? I want to get even more ahead in math. Obviously, I’m already ahead, but I really like math and I really like a challenge. Any input is welcome 
Community college may not be challenging enough for you. You can look at AoPS for online classes and problem solving skills.
https://artofproblemsolving.com/school/course/precalc
Maybe you should start with this one first:
https://artofproblemsolving.com/school/course/intermediate-algebra
You are already two grades ahead in math. It may not be that valuable to get even more ahead if you do not have easy access to a local college where you can take math more advanced than calculus that you will reach in 11th grade (or 10th grade if you try to accelerate even more).
@ucbalumnus We have a local college a block away that teaches Calc 2, Calc 3, etc. so that wouldn’t be a problem.
Thank you for the idea @coolweather!
Like you, I’m on an accelerated math path. I took Pre-calc this summer to jump ahead even further and would honestly recommend you just do it. Right now, I’m in AB Calculus as a junior and there are plenty of seniors with a couple of sophomores in my class (all of whom are doing just fine).
Pre-calc is unique in the fact that it’s a lot of Algebra 2 (can’t stress this enough) with introductory Calculus mixed in. I think of it like Algebra 2++. I did it with my high school’s summer-school program and I’m sure you’ll do just fine at a community college. Just make sure the credits you receive there will be accepted at your school. Good luck!
I’m doing the same thing, except I took algebra II last year and am finishing it this year while I take geometry concurrently. I plan to take calc 1 and 2 at a local community college next year and prepare for the calc bc exam at the end of the year.
@CavsFan2003 - I urge you to look at AoPS website. If you don’t take Precalculus there you still will learn a lot from that site. You can take classes related to problem solving or participate in other free forums to sharpen your math skills. That site is an ideal environment for talented math students. You may want to think about participating in math competitions.
Talented math students find that community college math classes are not challenging.
This statement may be more true for math courses that are considered lower level or remedial at the college level (e.g. precalculus and lower) than those which are more advanced and therefore can be taught assuming stronger and more interested students (e.g. multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations).
Hi everyone!
I spoked to my guidance counselor. I’m taking summer Pre-Calc through the high school. I didn’t realize this was an option. Thank you all for your advice!
I was actually originally going to take Precalculus over the summer, but was too busy to do so. I would strongly recommend doing so, as usually the grade does not count towards your GPA, but it is instead a credit. Being a Sophomore taking AP Calculus AB is extremely impressive, especially if you want to major in math (assuming you get an A- or higher).
I’m in Precalculus (Honors) right now and plan to take AP Calculus BC next year (Taking Calculus I at BU over the summer).