Will taking one lower level class jeopardize my chances of getting into Columbia (and other Ivy Leagues)?

For this particular case, I think precalc is the best class for OP.

I didn’t say most comfortable, I said what you enjoy most, which I would argue means something completely different. Students aiming for top schools should enjoy challenging themselves, imo, and at least from what I’ve seen, taking classes outside one’s comfort zone should be both challenging and enjoyable for people who will fit in at highly academically-focused schools.

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