Precalculus

[sparkle11]

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Hi all,
Ok so here is the deal. I took precalculus this summer thinking it would help me refreshing my math skill because I want to take the Oct PCAT, and also Calc I this Fall. Anyway, I am sooo regretted!!!! It was so hard and dense, I got a C (high C but school does not use -/+ system)!!! Does it going to look bad on my application?, I know it not a preregs. I really don't want to repeat it. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated 🙂 Thanks all.

 

[297point1]

I'd recommend against retaking it- demonstrate mastery of the topic by getting a higher grade in calculus this fall.

 

[PharmOl]

Do not retake it- wast of time. Just ace the Calculus. Even though it's not easier than pre-calc, it's a little bit different and might suit your mind composition better. Don't despair!

 

[DASicari]

Do not fret. I've always hated math but found that my calculus class was very different than my precalc class and I received a much better grade in calc than I did in precalc.

 

[delano2000]

Do not fret. I've always hated math but found that my calculus class was very different than my precalc class and I received a much better grade in calc than I did in precalc.

Same here. I struggled and fought hard to get a B in pre-calc. Ended up making an A in calculus. Like the others said, don't waste time retaking it. Even though it's a pre-requisite for some schools, it is not for many others. Just make sure to ace Calculus.

 

[sparkle11]

Thank you guys. Now I feel a bit better. Since it is a 4 hrs credit class so it hurts my GPA a lot. I only have Calc I left for prereqs so I probably wait till the spring to take it. I think this semester I will focus 👍 on studying for the Oct PCAT only and may be (but hopefully not) the Jan PCAT.