<p>AP Calc is one of the things most upper level colleges use for “distinguishing boys from men”. Its a huge decision factor, but not impossible to get into without it. People have gotten into UVA with a 2.9 GPA, which by my standards, is shenanigans. But, you could be one of those fluke people. If Princeton matters that much to you, I’d check with your local community college if you can take a calculus class there.</p>