<p>I self studied both calc AB and BC because I was misplaced in my courses. I took the BC exam and feel like I aced it. I am only wondering that what if I skipped Calc I and II in uni, and I had missed some essential topics, would I suffer or is it no biggie?</p>
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<li>depends on the major and if calculus is a core focus like in most STEM majors</li>
<li>Most topics on AP calc BC are covered in college classes with only maybe two or three topics missing</li>
<li>If you feel as though you aced the BC exam then you are probably adequately prepared to move on but if you end up with a 4 it may be wise to rethink accepting the college credit</li>
<li>Personally, I would take the credit no matter what (and I actually am in a situation similar to yours) and then just go through MIT’s Opencourseware where you can watch lecture videos look at notes and take true college exams over the summer while also testing yourself with AP material that maybe you didn’t use before the BC exam arrived. This is what I’m going to do to get ready for Calc 3</li>
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<p>I’m doing CS and there is plenty of math. I guess I’ll just skip them and if I missed anything I can go over it. Why waste precious time when I can skip this stuff and take easier electives instead.</p>
<p>Like I said, I would definitely advise taking the credit, but also just want to say that it won’t really make your schedule easier because for computer science you will just go to the next progression in your math sequence, so you will still end up with Calc 3 your first semester most likely. You probably already know this just wanted to reiterate. Also, you might want to check with your future school about whether or not they will take your credit. Many say they will on their website and then “Encourage” you to take their courses anyways and it can be very tough to get them to accept you credits. Something you might want to discuss with an adviser at the school </p>
<p>Good stuff man, thanks.
I checked my student account and it clearly states that I will automatically be assigned a higher level math course and that I have to contact them in case I don’t want to take the credit.</p>