Do colleges look at AP Statistics?

Statistics is a popular Advanced Placement course with over 200,000 students taking the exam annually. Students who have other options and interests, however, should be aware that AP Statistics is accepted for course credit and placement by fewer colleges than many other AP subjects.

Do I need AP stats for computer science?

AP Statistics is optional, it is often not a strong enough statistics course for a computer science degree (not Calculus based) but it will prepare you for many of the topics when you take your college level Stat class so it can help in that way.

Does AP computer science look good for college?

AP Computer Science A is ideal for individuals who wish to pursue a career in areas like engineering, software development and web design. It is a great choice for students who plan to pursue a college major in computer science.

How useful is AP Statistics?

More of us will use statistics than will use calculus, trigonometry, or college algebra; that makes AP Statistics your opportunity to learn how to produce and use data, to recognize bad data, and to make decisions with data. Statistics allows you to drive data, rather than being driven by it.

Should I take calculus or statistics for computer science?

First and foremost, don’t worry, computer engineering and computer science are not focused on calculus or physics, but instead on logic and, in some areas, probability and statistics. Most CS/CE major require calculus but not as a pre-requisite, so you can just take the class in college.

What is AP Statistics equivalent to?

AP® Statistics is part of a two-semester course sequence. Advanced Placement (AP®) courses are equivalent to college-level courses. We highly recommend that you read the College Board’s AP® Statistics Course Overviewand AP® Statistics Course Description before beginning this course.