Can you take both Calculus AB and BC?

Note: You cannot take both the Calculus AB and Calculus BC exams in the same school year. Even if you’re taking both AP Calculus courses, you must choose only one AP Calculus Exam to take.

Can you get into engineering without calculus?

Generally not. No single course, including calculus, determines an admissions decision. A few campuses do give additional consideration to calculus for their applicants to engineering majors.

Should I take AP Calc AB or AP stats?

If you have plans to major in STEM, then AP Calculus is a must in high school. AP Statistics is a better option for Commerce, Business and Finance majors. You can choose both if you want to major in Math and Statistics. it is up to you.

What is the difference between AP Calculus and AB Calculus?

Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus comes in two flavors—AB and BC. Roughly, AB is a semester of college Calculus, while BC is closer to a whole year. While it’s not always the case, AB Calculus is not only slower paced but also more procedural, often focused on manipulating symbols rather than the elegant ideas mentioned above.

What topics are included in AP Calculus BC?

As a student in AP Calculus BC, you can expect to study all the topics featured in the AB version of the course. However, Calculus BC also includes content related to polynomial approximations and serieses of constants.

Should I take both Calculus AB and BC?

Students who take BOTH Calculus AB and BC should begin college with a very good foundation. This is one of the few STEM AP class combinations that I can endorse to some extent – I am not a fan of the AP system in general.

Is AP Calc BC hard to take?

The more challenging of the courses, AP Calc BC covers everything students learn in AP Calc AB, along with additional material. These courses aren’t generally required by high schools, but taking them can raise students’ weighted GPAs and improve their standing in the eyes of colleges and universities.