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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t believe taking post Calculus BC math matters for admissions, and I say it as the parent of a kid who will need to find something past differential equations in high school.

The only tangible benefit of acceleration is ability to take calculus based physics early, and having a solid math framework in place. Many others do well without. [/quote]

Whether or not it makes a difference,  admissions at preferred colleges is a competitive selection process. [b]All else being equal[/b], completing math courses beyond Calc BC can only enhance an application, not diminish it.
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Think about what goes into “all else:” GPA, SAT, APs, extracurriculars, coursework, jobs, volunteering, essays, athletics, first generation etc.

You simply can’t have “all else being equal”, and all these factors are more important than the most advanced math class the student took. It’s not going to diminish an application, it may help a bit on the coursework rigor, but not if the grades have Bs among them.

That’s why you have kids with Multivariable being rejected from UMD and other state schools. [/quote]

No one is arguing that you should take math beyond BC calculus if you can't handle it.  Presumably, a student who does well in BC calculus will go on to do well in more advanced math courses.  But to say it's all worthless for college admissions is just wrong.  I'll go with the college counselors have said rather than someone on this board trying to convince me or other parents of something that inherently doesn't make sense.  [/quote]

+1000

If a kid takes Linear & Multi, they are guaranteed to be admitted to at least one of HYPSM. This is a secret that others dont want you to know.

Report back which HYPSM your child is going to choose to study at.

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Of course we were admitted to all 5, having taken Linear and Multi, but we chose Bucknell for fit and Wall Street prospects. [/quote]

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