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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]AP Precalculus would not get credit for any math/science major in a 4-year college. 
Precalculus is high school level, a remedial math in college.
It might be useful for an associates degree or to fulfill a gen ed math requirement for a community college or a low or mid tier college's non-science major.

It might be useful if you believe that your dream  college doesn't trust MCPS to give an honest grade in the high school class.

AP Physics I (non-calculus version) is similar.

I'd look for what colleges say about it before dumping more. $$ into College Board. 
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AP Precalculus would be a great class for students who do not intend to major in a STEM field or a major that would require calculus. College algebra is offered at the vast majority of 4-year colleges and is generally the highest math class that humanities/social science/etc. would need to take (except maybe stats). Giving those kids a chance to get their math requirements finished in high school seems awesome to me.[/quote] 
It is a great option for non-STEM, non-calculus kids. The concern is that districts may be recommending AP Precalculus for STEM & calculus kids. While AP Precalculus would be a good swap for regular Precalculus, it's not a good swap for Honors Calculus which presently prepares kids for AP Calculus BC.[/quote]

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