CAP requirement

Colleges & Universities The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>I’ve recently received my admissions letter from UT, which stated that I was rejected (which was not surprising, as my grades and rank are mediocre), but gave me the option of taking part in the CAP. Amongst the requirements for the CAP was one which stated that in the my freshman year I must enroll in and complete a mathematics course beyond Math 301 (College Algebra). However, I’m not sure that enrolling in a class beyond Math 301 is possible for me, as I’m not sure what curriculum is covered in Math 301. Does anyone know what is covered within this course? If I’ve taken and passed a Calculus AB course, am I qualified to take a class beyond Math 301? If anyone would be willing to give me some information or perhaps a link on this subject, I would appreciate it.

  • Daniel</p>
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<p>It may be a little more clear if you look at the approved course list for the specific CAP school you plan to attend.: [Participating</a> Universities | Coordinated Admission Program | Be a Longhorn](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/cap/admission/schools/]Participating”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/cap/admission/schools/) </p>

<p>If you have already competed Cal AB, and get at least a 3 on the AP test,you should be fine.
[AP</a> Cut Scores](<a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/academic/mec/cbe/cutape.html]AP”>http://www.utexas.edu/academic/mec/cbe/cutape.html)</p>

<p>Here’s the description for Math 301:
301 (TCCN: MATH 1314). College Algebra. Topics include a brief review of elementary algebra; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; polynomials; systems of linear equations; applications. Usually offered only in the summer session. May not be counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in mathematics or toward the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. In some colleges of the University, Mathematics 301 may not be counted toward the Area C requirement or toward the total number of hours required for a degree. Credit for Mathematics 301 may not be earned after a student has received credit for any calculus course with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: A passing score on the mathematics section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).</p>