Multivariable Calculus - After the AP Calculus AB and BC Courses

An excellent path towards academic achievement in university calculus is to take the Multivariable Calculus course after you have completed the high-school AP Calculus AB and BC courses.

Some students pass the AP Calculus AB and/or BC exams at a 3, 4, or 5, earning college credit at their college or university they will attend after high school.

Keep the ball rolling! Many motivated high school students take the Distance Calculus Multivariable Calculus course after they complete the AP Calculus AB and BC course at their high school.

Distance Calculus does not require a specific score on the AP Calculus BC exam - completion of your high school AP Calculus BC course is sufficient to meet the prerequisite for the Distance Calculus Multivariable Calculus course. Although earning course credit for Calculus I (Calculus AB) and/or Calculus II (Calculus BC) is advantageous for an eager high school student, sometimes the high stakes AP Calculus exam is not for everyone. It is more important to keep your math studies going forward, and Distance Calculus Multivariable Calculus can be your platform to earn real, transferrable college credits, not just a score on a standardized exam.

Here is a video on the AP Calculus exams and our Multivariable Calculus course:

What To Do After the AP Calculus Exams



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Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Aileen C.★★★★★
Posted: Dec 8, 2020
Courses Completed: Differential Equations
This course may be more difficult than your average differential equations course, which better prepares you to use these skills in your degree. The self-learning does make learning some of the concepts challenging, but you get the help you need to understand these concepts.
Transferred Credits To: Johns Hopkins University
I.★★★
Posted: May 5, 2025
Courses Completed: Calculus II
The course material was well explained through the videos and notebooks, and it was nice to receive feedback on each assignment and correct any mistakes. However, the software required for the course was ridiculously outdated, to the point where I had to reinstall a very old operating system on my computer to even be able to run it. It was annoying and tedious to use, and it sometimes crashed. The graders were also sometimes overly picky about the way that concepts had to be explained to be considered correct (specific wording, etc), but it wasn’t too bad. Having multiple final exams seemed a bit excessive but again was not too bad. Overall, the main strength of this course is that it is completely asynchronous and self-paced, so I do recommend it if that is the most important factor to you. You will learn all of the material thoroughly, but you must be willing to deal with the more annoying aspects of the course (primarily the outdated technology).
Abdul J.★★★★★
Posted: Jun 21, 2020
Courses Completed: Applied Calculus
This was the best class! So much more interesting doing the computer math than a boring lecture class. Diane was so responsive and helpful. I recommend this course.
Transferred Credits To: Villanova University
Henry F.★★★★★
Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Courses Completed: Differential Equations
Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School
John ★★★★★
Posted: Nov 20, 2025
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Applied Calculus
Great course. Professor Curtis and the TAs graded quickly and gave really helpful feedback that made the class feel smooth and manageable. Definitely recommend it.
Transferred Credits To: Binghamton University (School of Managment)
Trevor★★★★★
Posted: Jun 19, 2025
Courses Completed: Calculus I
POSITIVES:
One of the best math classes I have ever taken. The lessons made the failures of my previous professors very apparent. In a few short minutes, things that I used to struggle with just clicked. This professor is top notch and really wants you to understand how to use the material.
NEGATIVES:
The SOFTWARE is extremely frustrating. Even after taking the time to learn, there are countless glitches. You learn to work around them, and overall, the software makes the math convenient, but its failures are sorely felt throughout the course. Make sure you save often as it crashes regularly, especially with graphs.
The assignments are easy enough but some of them don't line up with the taught material. Be prepared to do some of your own independent research to get a deeper understanding of why things are the way they are.
Transferred Credits To: US Army
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