<p>@Sohoist, it wasn’t the academic challenge I was referring to, it’s taking classes she doesn’t enjoy for the purpose of impressing an admissions department. I’m not saying she is, it just makes students’ experiences less rich if that’s the path they choose.</p>
<p>When applying to engineering programs, they will compare the the rigor of the applicable science and math courses to the options that the student had. If Calc BC was an option but they chose Statistics, that will not reflect well even if both are AP classes. </p>
<p>All of the AP science courses can be taken without having had the 8th/9th grade version of the class, so don’t worry about gaps between courses.</p>
<p>Physics C is calculus based, B is not. If only one is an option, take C.</p>
<p>Lastly, I’m sure you slipped into this unconsciously, but it’s her process, and her’s alone, no matter how much you guide her. It’s better if you use “she” rather than “we.”</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>