Two questions: One math related, one ACT related

Applying to College
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<p>Okay, so the first question is this: At my school, the people who do placement are very oblivious. I excel in math and science and yet I was required to stay at grade level. The science isn’t a problem, but the math is. Here’s how it went down:
8th grade: Honors algebra I (HS level)
9th grade: Honors Geometry
10th grade: Honors Algebra II
11th grade: Honors Precalc
12th grade: AP Calc AB, AP Stat </p>

<p>The problem arises when it comes to the fact that I should have had the opportunity to take AP Calc BC this coming year, but the school did not recognize this. My question is, should I study independently for AP Calc BC, and how will it look (specifically for applying to Yale)if I
a. just take AP Calc AB
b. Prep for AP Calc BC independently and take the test in the Spring</p>

<p>My other question is this: I scored a 31 composite on my ACT twice in a row (E 33, M32, R 31, S 29, W 10) and (E 30, M 29, R 30, S 33, W 9). The first time I went in cold, the second time, I studied a very insignificant amount that probably damaged me in the long run (crammed). My question is, if I am intending to apply to Yale (it is my first choice), should I retake the exam once more and actually study? My gut says yes, but I’d like to hear from other people too.</p>

<p>Thank you very much for your time.</p>

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<p>Well Yale’s middle 50% is 30-34 so yes you fall into the range however unless you are a URM, Legacy donor, or recruited athlete you should be scoring around that 34 (75%) range. So yes specifically for Yale retake.</p>

<p>For your math I think the difference between AB and BC is minimal as it seems you are tanking the hardest courses offered at your school to you in succession. However if you self study the BC part of AP calc you need to have your counselor mention that or your point of studying it for Yale is moot.</p>

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<p>Thank you. Unfortunately I am not a URM a Legacy, or a recruited athlete, so I guess I will take it again.</p>