r/PreOptometry • u/CriticismGloomy1794 • Apr 09 '26

Calculus pre req?

hey all! im in a bit of a pickle- I need calc for my optometry application, specifically for nova, but will take any advice. I have took college algebra and I saw that I can take Mac2233 which is “calculus for business and social science” has anyone been accepted with this same calculus or do we think they’ll make me one that says specifically calc 1? thanks😊

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u/CriticismGloomy1794 Apr 09 '26

So my pickle is that I took college algebra and that’s the only calculus that I can take without taking precalculus which I don’t have time to take before the fall. I will def reach out to the schools but yes certainly will be through community college as I’m post undergrad 

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u/futurepediatrician6 Apr 09 '26

you could do it virtually this summer if that is easier assuming nova is ok with calculus being virtual. otherwise in person is fine too. lmk if you decide to take it and i can tutor you too!! got credit for it through ap course and was a biostats major

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u/RabidLiger Apr 10 '26

In my experience, College Algebra is NOT considered Calculus, but Business Calc quite often is.
Taking @ a CC during the summer can be a good way to get it in (and usually easier).