Will not taking a math my senior year be okay if I self-study calculus II?

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<p>My school only offers two AP math courses: calc AB and stats. I took calc AB as a junior because of scheduling conflicts, and next year I fear the same will happen again with stats. I want to be an engineer anyway, so I'd like to continue with calculus. I also plan on taking AP physics and other rigorous AP courses and I'd like to study calc II on my own. Will colleges dislike me not taking stats when it is an option? And should I take a math course anyway, even if it is one easier than calculus?</p>

<p>Also, my calculus teacher recommends I take discreet math in case I get "senioritis" and stop self studying. I just worry I wouldn't be motivated in that class if it's easy for me. </p>

<p>Thanks! </p>

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<p>*discrete. Oops.</p>

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<p>Self studying only counts if there is a test at the end. Self studying as a senior is irrelevant to colleges when there is no outcome to prove.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure how true what texaspg said is, but in principle kids could claim to be self-studying all kinds of things and then not do the work and never take the AP exam as seniors. You might want to talk to your counselor about this If you think it’s important to prove to colleges that you’re serious about this, maybe you could arrange to have it as a formal independent study class, perhaps getting the calc teacher to give you a few exams to document your progress. </p>