Whats harder Trig or College algebra (algebra 3)

Im at cc taking algebra 2 right now. To get into pre calc at my cc, i have to get special permission from the math department, and get a recommendation from my previous math teacher, its really stupid. If by chance i don’t get in, i need college algebra and trig, before Calculus 1

So, should i do:

a). take college algebra (algebra 3) over winter (5 weeks). And take trig during spring

Or

b) take college algebra (algebra 3) over spring and take trig during summer (6 weeks).