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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“The post calculus stuff is icing on the cake but I would probably take a very solid calculus score over a mediocre calculus score + more advanced math.”

That’s not the question.  The question is whether a college would favor a kid with a solid calculus score over a kid from the same school (or a like school) with a solid calculus score plus more advanced math. I think you’re deluding yourself if you think a college would not favor the latter.  It’s different than a 1580 vs. a 1600, where the college likely doesn’t distinguish. [/quote]

Academic evaluation is based on gpa, class rigor, class rank and standardized tests. Usually it’s a bin from 1 to 5, as shown in students for fair admissions discovery. Once you’re in the top bin, there’s no additional benefit and other factors are considered: extracurricular, personal and athletic, or whatever is listed in the common data set. People don’t even bother to read about colleges and their admission criteria, but are suddenly experts because their kid is a junior.

Taking Multivariable is going to be a small factor in the overall academic ranking. It’s a high school elective or community college course of dubious rigor. Take it if that’s your thing but don’t assume it confers any benefit for admissions.[/quote]
How can you expect to be in the top bin if you aren't taking the most rigorous courses available at your school?[/quote]

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