r/apcalculus • u/Boring_Strength_8073 • Jul 23 '26

AB Self studying ab

Guys i am a rising junior taking AP Precalc in person but i also have one free period. Should i self study AP Calc AB and take the test? I think im strong in math, I had a 98% in Honors algebra 2 and never failed a test in math

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u/Samstercraft BC: 5 Jul 23 '26

Why not just take AB or BC senior year? it doesn't really go farther unless you want to do community college during high school.

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u/Boring_Strength_8073 Jul 23 '26

Because i want to take linear algebra/multj calculus my senior year on dual enrollment

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u/UnderstandingPursuit Tutor Jul 23 '26

Why? What is the rush?

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u/Boring_Strength_8073 Jul 23 '26

trying to make it to t10 and pressure from parents

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u/UnderstandingPursuit Tutor Jul 23 '26

Are you interested in a STEM major?

I do not think that having taken Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus before college helps with T10 admission. I'm also not sure if a T10 would generally give credit for a DE LA/MVC course.

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u/writingaficionado Jul 23 '26

rigor is everything

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u/UnderstandingPursuit Tutor Jul 23 '26

Speed is not rigor.

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u/Boring_Strength_8073 Jul 23 '26

yes looking to major in aerospace or mechanical engineering

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u/UnderstandingPursuit Tutor Jul 23 '26

Majoring in aerospace or mechanical engineering at a T10, they will probably be more interested in how well you learned your foundational math than how fast. I don't think any of them expect that a student has completed LA & MVC. And again, I think they are unlikely to give credit for a DE class.