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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is in 9th grade taking Honors Precalc, with usually a 95% average. If he takes AP Calc BC in 10th, the school offers AP Stats and multivariable calculus with differential equations as extra classes for 11th and 12th grade.

His math teacher told him to pick what he wanted. DS is worried about getting a lower grade than a 95% in Calc BC, but also likes taking the hardest tracks, because he's very competitive. He's had no trouble so far with the advanced courses he's doing this year and he wants to have a good enough profile to be considered for top schools (we know it's a lottery). Most days he finishes his work in a few minutes at home, because he does most of it at school.

Personally I feel that he's up to it, but I don't want to stress him out.

Any insights on how hard Calc BC is compared to Calc AB, or any advice, is much appreciated.

[/quote] Let him take BC - it's AB plus two units. Also skip stats in 11, instead take linear algebra in the fall and diff eq or multi or both in the spring of 11th and more advanced classes in 12th. Or don't bother and instead focus on math competitions / summer programs. Or do both! If he wants to try math competitions he should go through the AoPS volume 1 and volume 2 books.[/quote]

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