Should I repeat Calculus AB freshman year?

The_Power_of_One
Tue, 03 May 2011 23:51:10 +0000

I took AP calculus last year as a senior year. I got B’s both semesters. I ended up getting a 2 on the AP.

I remember there being like 2-3 classes for calculus I and 1 calculus II open last year. I retook calculus I to fulfill my GE requirement. It was a nice review and ended up being fairly easy since I was exposed to the material beforehand.

Since calculus is a prerequisite for most of your engineering classes, I think it would behoove you to get them done as soon as possible so you can focus on classes for your actual major. Worse case scenario you fail the AP and lose out on a few bucks. My advice to all freshmen is if you can take APs, take them. Those credits are important in college since they determine the order of people who register first for classes. The more college units you have, the sooner you register for classes. As far as not being ready for calculus II, only you can answer that. If you do decide to take the class, it will easily be your most difficult class. However, your other GE classes you take along with that class will be relatively easy, at least they were for me and most freshmen I know. In the end, it’s all up to you. Good luck with your decision!