495: Stats Versus Calc: A Showdown

A parent asks – which should my student take? AP Calculus or AP Statistics? What do colleges like to see? Will my math choice be the deciding factor even if I am not a math major? How are the math courses “ranked”? Megan and Erin go to the mat on math! The answer to this parent’s question touches on a much bigger issue in college admission. RESOURCE: https://justequations.org/resource/a-new-calculus-for-college-admissions-how-policy-practice-and-perceptions-of-high-school-math-education-limit-equitable-access-to-college No Stupid Questions podcast: Bigger Fish or Bigger Pond? https://freakonomics.com/podcast/bigger-fish-or-bigger-pond/

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Nationally recognized experts Megan Dorsey and Edward Coronado III share tips and tricks about creative study strategies, SAT/ACT prep, college applications, essay writing, teen-friendly time management tools, and more. They will also host experts on a number of subjects including scholarships, parenting, test prep, learning differences, NCAA athletics, and more! About the hosts: Megan is a college admissions consultant and test prep expert who helps students and parents plan and prepare for college admission. Edward is the founder of Alma Modern, a place for educators to learn the strategies students need to THRIVE in college. Together, they are a one-stop shop for how to survive...and thrive!...during the final approach into higher education.