question about ap calculus bc
I'm actually a senior but I can't find that forum, I want to take ap calc bc but I've only taken up to alg 2 is it possible to learn the things I need to know for bc quickly? I really want to have that under my belt and I'm willing to work for it. I'm really trying to be good at math but I can't lie it's a struggle for me sometimes. I don't wanna have to take calculus in college haha but I started the bc course online (I'm homeschooled) and I am lost. Is self studying unrealistic?
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Hi! I took AP Calculus BC as a sophomore last year and it's definitely a challenging course. You definitely need a background for pre-calculus. That being said, it's not completely unrealistic. If you have started the course already and want to challenge yourself, you should try to take the AP exam in May. Otherwise, it might be best to drop the course still early in the year and redirect your time and focus toward other courses and activities that will boost your college resume.
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I'm super late, but as a person who has taken BC and swiftly left the class, without pre-calc, you are essentially asking to fail the class. I don't think it is impossible to score well on the exam or do well in the class, but there's a reason why pre-calc is a prerequisite to BC.