Caluculus during postbac

[NPSperl0863]

Hey everyone,

Im in the process of registering for a few classes over the summer, and am having a tough time deciding whether or not to take calculus.

The science classes that im taking only require up to pre-calc, but I find myself having doubts on whether it would put me at a disadvantage not having this class completed with an A.

I know that there are some schools that require calculus, so an A in that class would look good. However, not being the strongest math student, im worried about risking a lower grade on a class that I don’t necessarily need.

I guess what I'm wondering, is other than limiting the number of schools I can apply to, would it put me at a large disadvantage to not have Calculus under my belt?

Thanks!

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[GoodmanBrown]

I would not take calculus. I guess there may be some schools that require it, but it's got to be just a handful. If you're not a strong math person, you're risking lowering your GPA which is a no-no.

Finally, I don't think there's going to be almost any Adcom who says, "Ah, good, (s)he took calculus. Glad to see it!" It's just a non-issue for them.

Finally, calculus won't help on the MCAT or with anything you'll ever do. Too many disadvantages, almost no positives I can see.

 

[Johnny_D]

I took it, but ended up never needing it. Only one of the schools I applied to required it, so check the schools to which you will apply.

I would check the physics classes you will take for your pre-reqs. Some physics classes are calc based, although mine, for non-physics majors was not. You should double check. If you don't need it for either of those two scenarios, I wouldn't take it.

 

[arcin220]

Thank you!! I suck at Calc and was dreading taking it again. So happy to have gotten on this thread. Anybody else chime on this? Any additional perspectives would be appreciated?

 

[arcin220]

Ok, so an additional question regarding Physics w/ Calc and Physics w/o Calc, does it matter which one you take for Pre-reqs? I want to make sure that I don't take the wrong one and then have it not count. Any ideas on how to verify or find out which Physics they will allow?

 

[ShyRem]

You only have to take physics. Doesn't matter calc-based vs. algebra based.

That being said, as a math person I find the calc based SO much easier!!! Less memorize and regurgitate, more figure it out (which is much easier for me). I find algebra-based physics horribly annoying.

 

[Thirteeen]

I would recommend checking with the schools you are planning on applying to. Here's a list of schools that require/recommend calculus:

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...5_b-5v&sig=AHIEtbSGrmOHVijUIBLqF36_BKXy9EyD2g

http://http//docs.google.com/viewer...5_b-5v&sig=AHIEtbSGrmOHVijUIBLqF36_BKXy9EyD2g

 

[jl lin]

Just a question. . .what's Caluculus? Is that astrophysiologiculus?

JK. I am the major queen of TYPOS!