Students who are in the highest level Calculus class tend to be more prepared. Notice that AP Statistics has a much lower five rate than either of the AP Calculus tests, and the more advanced Calculus BC test actually has very high passing and five rates. Calculus BC covers a slightly more advanced curriculum.įor an interesting comparison between the AP Calculus and AP Statistics tests, here are the passing rates and five rates for each test in 2015: You should also find out whether the class is Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or a combination of the two. Your teacher will have a better idea of the relative difficulty level of each math class at your school.
I would talk with your Pre-Calculus teacher and get his or her opinion on whether you will be able to handle Calculus next year. Don't assume that you won't be able to get through it just because you struggled a bit in Pre-Calc. Statistics may actually be a more useful subject for you as a business major.Īs a counterargument, I also want to point out that some students find Calculus to be easier than Pre-Calculus. If you're not majoring in a STEM field or applying to the most competitive colleges in the country, you won't be faulted for taking AP Statistics instead of AP Calculus. AP Statistics is considered to be slightly easier by most people's standards, but it's still an AP class.
In your situation, it shouldn't make much of a difference which of these classes you take.
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