Bad Math Scores

C

cancun123

New Member
Joined
May 28, 2022
Messages
9
Hey guys! I know that there's been multiple similar threads to this one, but mine is... well... a bit unique. I took the math placement exams today (I did not study, although I probably should have). I ended up failing both, especially the Calc 1 with a score of around 45%. OUCH!

I was in AP Calculus BC last year and never saw a failing grade, so this really caught me by surprise. It's been a while since I've seen precalculus content so that wasn't a huge worry of mine. I fully plan on retaking Calc 1 at the Academy, but should I be worried about my appointment?

Thanks!
 
cancun123 said:
Hey guys! I know that there's been multiple similar threads to this one, but mine is... well... a bit unique. I took the math placement exams today (I did not study, although I probably should have). I ended up failing both, especially the Calc 1 with a score of around 45%. OUCH!

I was in AP Calculus BC last year and never saw a failing grade, so this really caught me by surprise. It's been a while since I've seen precalculus content so that wasn't a huge worry of mine. I fully plan on retaking Calc 1 at the Academy, but should I be worried about my appointment?

Thanks!
Click to expand...

My son got a perfect score on the math SAT first try and had AP Calc BC and got an A...he didn’t do as well as he expected either, not a fail but not his typical. He was in AP stats this year and said he was rusty on the calc a bit.
 
Are any current cadets willing to share your scores and where you were placed? And has anyone had luck requesting Calc 1 if they did poorly on the placement exam but did well in high school calc?
 
Don’t overthink this. The SAs have a long history of assessing and placing cadets/mids in the classes that best fit them. The SAs want to set you up for success. So go with the flow and let the pieces fall where they will.
 
I had read somewhere that if you place into the lower level (below calc 1) that do not get summer leave after your first year. Is that correct?
 
What is the grade required to test out of Calc 1?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top