Unique DILEMA!! Math 1A or Math 1B?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I got a 5 on the calculus AB AP exam my JUNIOR year. Since my school didnt offer Calculus BC, i didnt do any calculus at all my entire senior year. Now im at berkeley, and ive decided to retake Math 1A since ive basically forgotten a lot of the stuff ive learned since i havent touched calculus in 1 year+.</p>

<p>but now im worried. people say math 1b during second semester is killer. should i just brush up on calculus and immediately start with math 1b instead of going back and 'retaking' math 1a?</p>

<p>either way is bad. if i start with math 1a as i am doing right now, i will have to confront the infamous math 1b during second semester.</p>

<p>if i take math 1b right now, it wont be as bad as during second semester (when all the premeds get there) but i will also not be entirely prepared (as my calculus is rusty).</p>

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<p>Take Math 1A in Spring 06, then 1B for Fall 07. Solves your problem.</p>

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<p>This is not a "unique" dilema at all. Search around the threads.</p>

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<p>I don't see why people HAVE to do all of these requirements their freshman year.</p>

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<p>Yeah, this is as "not unique" as it's going to get.</p>

<p>You haven't taken BC at all? Taking BC really helps with Math 1B.</p>

<p>Since you haven't taken BC at all, AND you haven't taken Calculus in so long, I would lean towards 1A.</p>

<p>I mean, even though it's "tougher" in the spring, it's still the same class. It's not going to be that different.</p>

<p>And if you take Math 1A you'll gain a firm footing which will prepare you very well for success in Math 1B.</p>

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<p>I agree with vicissitudes, Math 1B is a pretty hard class, and if you never took BC it would be tough. I would relax in 1A, you don't always have to take the toughest classes.</p>