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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for all the candid responses. Kid was ready and geared to take AP Calc but for several reasons is [b]realizing that he wasn't prepared well for it[/b]. We are encouraging him that he can still put in his best application w/o it. The info on the college websites all state to take the rigorous path that makes sense to you and your interests, and that Calc is strongly recommended for engineers.

I hate that we are stressing over this one decision, but everything seems so high stakes in this whole process.[/quote]

This may be your answer.  If interest is clearly humanities and they will be more successful in Stats, this is probably the better path.  I get the angst though.  Generally, the rigor perception of BC > AB > Stats (depending on what is available) is assumed.  But I have been ready more chatter challenging the Calc should be the default pathway over Stats if only taking one of them.

There are some many factors aside from this one data point.  They will look at the transcript and assign a rating per their rubric.  Did the general challenge themselves?  How did they do in classes?  Is there evidence they will be successful here? etc.  An engineer avoiding Calc when available would be a red flag.  A PolySci major taking Stats probably makes sense or at least may not raise alarm.

Then they move on to the rest of the application

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