Re: should I take the AP calc test?
I would say it depends on what you are planning to do. I took it and passed, but in reality we did not cover the second half of the material very well. So I took Cal I in college and it was absolute cake. Cal II was somewhat challenging, because that material was not covered well in high school.
I could have skipped Cal I, but it really turned out to not be a big deal. Starting off with an easy course was kind of a good thing when I look back on it.
Regardless, you should take the AP exam to keep your options open. Some Universities will try to stick you in pre-cal coming out of high school, and that IS a waste of time. When they see you passed the AP, there is a better chance they'll let you do what you want to do.
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