Multi variable for math [in calculus BC now, prospective humanities major]

ucbalumnus
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:30:13 +0000

Kipbuck:

We are debating whether he needs to satisfy with AP stat or show rigor by taking MV.

On this question only, it matters whether that choice will affect whether the counselor downgrades the rigor of course selection and academic achievement ratings on the school report for the student.

But, in general, if the student does not particularly like math and is not going into a math-heavy major (like math, statistics / data science, computer science, physics, engineering majors, pre-PhD economics), there is not really much of a case for taking more advanced math beyond single variable calculus. Knowledge of statistics is generally useful.