<p>Probably just the most selective schools, and engineering divisions at a greater range of schools, either have high school precalculus higher math as a requirement or strongly disfavor applicants who have not reached precalculus in high school.</p>
<p>However, if you enter college without precalculus, you will need to take it as a remedial course in college before taking calculus, if needed for your major, or if precalculus or higher math is a graduation requirement.</p>