Calculus Test Scores

College Board Advanced Placement Calculus Examinations

Students who have received 4 credits for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP) calculus examination typically should enroll in course 19B, and those with 8 credits typically should enroll in course 23A. However, students who received a score of 3 on the calculus AB or BC AP examination, should enroll in course 19A or 19B, respectively, to improve their knowledge of calculus before continuing their studies. Students who wish to challenge themselves, and who received a score of 4 or 5 on the AB or a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the BC examination may choose course 20A, Honors Calculus. Non-mathematics majors should consult their major departments before enrolling in a mathematics course.

If your AP AB score is

May enroll in this course

3

Mathematics 11A or 19A

4 or 5

Mathematics 20A or 11B or 19B

If your AP BC score is

May enroll in this course

3

Mathematics 11B or 19B or 20A

4 or 5

Mathematics 20A or 22 or 23A

International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in Mathematics

Students who have received a score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examination in Mathematics may enroll in course 20A, Honors Calculus; 22, Calculus of Several Variables; or 23A, Vector Calculus. Non-mathematics majors should consult their major departments before enrolling in a mathematics course.