Will I be allowed to skip Calculus II if I do this? I passed Calculus III

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of whether a student who has taken Calculus III and is awaiting results from the AP Calculus BC exam will be allowed to skip Calculus II at their new university. The scope includes concerns about university policies regarding credit transfer and placement exams.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about potentially receiving a low score on the AP Calculus BC exam and questions whether passing Calculus III will exempt them from taking Calculus II at university.
  • Several participants suggest that the student should directly inquire with their new university regarding credit transfer policies.
  • One participant notes that different universities have varying rules about granting credit for AP exams and prerequisite courses.
  • Another participant raises the issue of whether the grade received on the AP exam is sufficient for credit, indicating that their university requires a score of 3 or above.
  • A question is posed about the existence of placement exams at universities, to which it is noted that some universities do have them while others do not.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the student should check with their university regarding credit policies, but there is no consensus on the likelihood of receiving credit or the specific requirements involved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific information about the new university's policies and the student's AP exam score, which are critical to determining credit eligibility.

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This is my situation, last week I took the AP Calculus BC exam, I feel like I did really poorly and even if they are going to curve it, I think I am going to end up with a 3 or 4.

Now in this summer, I going to take a Calculus III at a college who has granted me exemption from prerequisites. I am doing it right now and I am doing okay in the course. In fact, I think it is not very difficult to pass this course.

Now here is the problem, this fall when I enter university, I am going to be a freshman. If I get the passing grade from Calculus III at my summer studies, will I have to do Calculus II again at my new university?
 
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You're going to have to ask your new university whether they will give credit or not.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
You're going to have to ask your new university whether they will give credit or not.

Does granting prerequisite for Calc II won't affect your GPA for grad school? Is that why you are suggesting there is a possibility of success?
 
No, I am suggesting that the rules at each university are different and you need to check them out. Suppose they say no - "but a bunch of guys on the internet said you'd give me credit!" is unlikely to be persuasive.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
No, I am suggesting that the rules at each university are different and you need to check them out. Suppose they say no - "but a bunch of guys on the internet said you'd give me credit!" is unlikely to be persuasive.

What do you think my chances of success are?...
 
Firstly, have you checked what grade you have to get on the exam to get credit for the course? My university gave credit for a 3 or above on calculus AP exam

bignum said:
What do you think my chances of success are?...

If you don't get the grade, I would think not very high. In my experiences, universities don't like to give away credit if you don't meet the requisite. But heck, what do I know? Your situation is a bit unique, contact the university if you need to after you get your grade. Good luck!
 
Do universities have placement exams??
 
Some do, some don't.
 

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