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The general consensus here seems to be that I should take it. It's not that I would be without help: My dad, who has tutored me in math since Algebra I, has much experience with Calc; the Calculus teacher at my school likes me and would also help me if need be.
Taking AP Stats and Calc concurrently, I suppose, would be an option. The math department here urgues us to take AP Stats with Pre-calc, and that opportunity has passed. As appealing as the concept of testing out of math courses in college sounds, I think I will decide on either Stats or Calc.
I fear being in the situation Alex described. None but the most dedicated take Calc at my large high school, as it is doggedly difficult, and even a third of these drop out. Might a 'C' in Calculus hurt me more than not taking Calculus at all? Or will a school like Columbia (the only Ivy I am particularly interested in; I know it is a huge crapshoot for anyone) be far less likely to consider me because I did not take the course?
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