Is the Java based CS AP the best route for the mathematically inclined?

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Suppose getting the AP credit were not the issue, and you are interested in being a math major in college. Is the Java based CS AP the best way to start, or is there some other language that would be preferable? Or is it irrelevant because mathematicians use packages like Mathematica or Sage, anyway?

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<p>You should contact the college and the math department and ask that question. Math professors often have a diverse selection of math software, each with their own scripting languages.</p>