Great video! I do have to ask as a parent of a rising HS junior in the decision process for fall, how do competitive universities view taking AB vs BC ? Background: my daughter wants to pursue a STEM major and is also involved in sports. I am blessed to be an engineer and data scientist by trade so I could assist her with the faster pace of BC but don't want to have my daughter overloaded in the BC course given she will have other Honors/AP courses. BLUF: Just want to make sure it does not put her at a disadvantage by taking AB over BC as a junior and then taking BC or AP Stats as a senior. She is considering COMPSCI which leans more heavily on LINEAR ALGEBRA, CALC III, DISCRETE Math, PROB/STATS, and NUMBER THEORY so I am hoping taking AB vs BC is not seen as being less rigorous given your calculus background is not as relevant as it would be for EE, ME, CE, Physics, Applied Math, and COMPENGR. @Transizion
Many students take AP Calc AB in their sophomore or junior year followed by AP Calc BC or AP Stats in a subsequent year. This is generally a good way to balance a workload that includes multiple AP classes. I also agree with Jukku's excellent response. Unless your daughter is interested in pursuing engineering, or another field that heavily relies on calculus, taking AB is typically fine.
I agree. But I would also add that BC does look better if you're applying to STEM heavy school or math-related major, such as CalTech or computer science.
I have had a 97 for most of the year in precal honors. Even then, I am still unsure if I am good enough for BC. I am planning on engineering though, so calc bc might be better. I am not sure if I will handle the quickness of bc though.
If it is possible can not taking Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry. And take Pre-Calculus at the beginning? I noticed that some curriculum have as Physic based of Algebra or Calculus Based?
You'll need to know the material in Algebra 1 and 2 if you want to do well in pre-calculus. Some trigonometry is covered in pre-calculus, so you might not need it. You will need to take geometry prior to taking calculus. Most schools will let you take calculus at the same time as you're taking a calculus-based physics class. :) I hope that helps!
