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<p>If that is the case, then the student will likely have to take a remedial precalculus course that includes trigonometry in college before taking calculus, unless the college offers a “light” calculus (for business and social studies majors or something like that) that does not require that prerequisite.</p>
<p>Most colleges (including community colleges as well as four year schools) have math placement testing for entering freshmen (although whether it is mandatory placement or merely advisory depends on the college).</p>