What happens if HS senior

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is hard to take a year off from math in particular and then expect to do well in a college level math course during your freshman year of college.

I think it’s a good idea for them to take the highest level of math that they are ready for and likely to do well in. Not all kids need or should take calculus. They literally will not take or use calc in college.

None of my “humanities”-focused kids took calculus and all got into their top choice colleges. It’s just not necessary unless you’re planning on a major which requires it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is hard to take a year off from math in particular and then expect to do well in a college level math course during your freshman year of college.

I think it’s a good idea for them to take the highest level of math that they are ready for and likely to do well in. Not all kids need or should take calculus. They literally will not take or use calc in college.

None of my “humanities”-focused kids took calculus and all got into their top choice colleges. It’s just not necessary unless you’re planning on a major which requires it.

I do think there’s a difference between Alg 2 (jr) and precalc (Sr) vs precalc (jr) and Ap stat (sr). The latter probably has a better shot than the former.

[Anonymous]

She should just do her best.

She will be fine if you don’t share the extreme perspective of some DCUMers.

Remember, you want her to find a good fit, not capture a bumper sticker that makes others jealous.