The article explores the highly-debated topic of the role that calculus plays in college admissions, citing the 2024 report by Just Equations and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), The Limits of Calculus, and quoting Just Equations National Policy Director Andrea McChristian.
At NACAC’s annual conference, McChristian moderated a panel discussion exploring the limits of calculus, noting the equity issues around using calculus as a proxy for intellectual rigor and college readiness. She pointed out disparities in lower-income students’ access to calculus courses and in first-generation students’ understanding of the weight college admissions officers place on such courses.
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