Pre-calculus is necessary if you are planning to take any additional mathematics that focus on the calculus stream, but college algebra is often the last stop in any mathematics courses. If your goals include any mathematics post-secondary, the pre-calc course will likely be more useful to you.

Should I take pre-calc in high school?

“If you can't manage Calculus,” Hirsh says, “then at least be sure to complete Pre-Calculus in high school so that you are ready to start Calculus in college.” While taking Calculus in high school can be beneficial in the college admissions process, it is important that a student feels up to the challenge.

Is pre-calc easy or hard?

Pre-Calculus is an easy subject because it is purely dependent on already learned material and the choice of whether to study or not. The concepts are not mentally mind-blowing or transcendental, they just require memorization.