How different is college calculus 1 from AP calculus AB?

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<p>How different is college calculus 1 from AP calculus AB?
I took calculus in high school but I only got a 3 on the AP exam.
Since my college doesn’t accept 3s on AP scores, I need to retake calculus or take a lower level math class.
I did enjoy my calculus class in high school and did really well( got As on the tests) but after seeing my AP score I lost confidence.
Should I retake calculus or take a lower level math class in college?(I’m not math or engineering major)</p>

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<p>Depends on the school.</p>

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<p>Most logical step is retake calculus if the lower level math class in college is Precalculus, which would be a waste of time for you.</p>

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<p>Generally speaking, AP Calculus AB is supposed to be the equivalent of an introductory calculus course. If Calculus 1 is an introductory class, then I’d imagine that they are quite similar.</p>

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<p>Calculus AB goes a little further than most Calculus I classes.</p>