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[quote=Anonymous]While BC Calculus is often viewed as the “gold standard” for rigor in college admissions, that perception stems in part from the fact that most U.S. high schools offer it as the highest available math course. Many selective colleges explicitly state that if a school does not offer calculus, students should find an alternative pathway (dual enrollment, online, summer programs). The advantage of going beyond BC Calculus is largely comparative: when two applicants are otherwise similar, admissions officers may view additional advanced coursework (with grades supporting that the student could handle this level of advancement)—such as multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or statistics—as a distinguishing factor. It does not guarantee admission, but to suggest that these courses carry no weight would ignore both the emphasis admissions offices place on curricular rigor (and GPA) and the documented role of advanced math as a positive signal in selective admissions. [/quote]

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