Another AP?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>So, before I get to my question, here is my schedule right now: sophomore</p>

<p>Precalculus Honors
Chemistry Honors
English 2 Honors
Law Studies (1st semester)........AP U.S. Government (2nd semester)
AP U.S. History
Drawing and Painting 1
Algebra 2 Honors (I'm doing 2nd semester online right now)</p>

<p>Now, would it be wise for me to take another AP class online for the first semester and a second AP during the second semester?</p>

<p>I was going to take AP Macroeconomics (once I'm finished with Algebra 2) this semester and then AP Microeconomics second semester.</p>

<p>Is it even a good idea to take a semester AP during the first semester? Do you think I'd do more poorly on the test because of the gap between when I finish the class and the date of the test?</p>

<p>And which AP would you take first? AP Macro or AP Micro? (I guess I'm asking which one would be harder)</p>

<p>Oh, and here is the online school I'm taking Algebra 2 right now. This is all the courses they have:
<a href="http://www.flvs.net/students_parents/VSACourseAvailability.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.flvs.net/students_parents/VSACourseAvailability.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>And you can see what their AP Micro/Macro are like:
<a href="http://www.flvs.net/products_services/2005_showcase_flvs/socstudies/socstudies_index.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.flvs.net/products_services/2005_showcase_flvs/socstudies/socstudies_index.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>I don't understand your question. Is there something you want to learn from economics classes? I can at least respond to one of your questions -- for the average non-economist a basic understanding of microeconomics will be more useful in your life than macro.</p>

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<p>Sorry, now that I look at it, it does seem confusing.</p>

<p>I wanted to get my economics credits out of the way and I wanted to do it before Junior and Senior year. But I'll think I'll just take one now that I think about it.</p>

<p>So, to all the people who took AP Micro and AP Macro, which one is easier or which one did you like better?</p>

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<p>I don't get it...How are you doing Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus? I would never take an AP online...I have one this year and its AP Latin Literature, it's possible to learn by yourself but way harder. I've been regretting not taking AP Statistics. I've also been thinking that I should have done Pre-calculus over the summer so I could have done AP Calculus AB, I don't think my school would allow me to do AP Calculus BC because I'm too young to have an intensive course right now.</p>

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<p>I like FLVS alot though. Online classes are too easy.</p>

<p>In Algebra 2, I'm almost finished with it. Honestly, I think I could have taken Precalc without it. Algebra 2 is a joke haha. I got a 98% on my semester exam (I missed one question and it was the easiest one on the test lol). Just too easy.</p>

<p>I'm pretty good at teaching myself. I've taken two other online classes and got easy A's in both.</p>

<p>Also, an online AP class would require less work than one at my school...that's why I want to take one online. I really want to get social studies credits out of the way, so that I can focus on math and science in my junior and senior year.</p>

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<p>oh...I'm going to be strong in all 5 academics instead of having a propensity toward Math or something. I want to go Medical, but I want to gain as much knowledge about the world as I can.</p>

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<p>Well, I hate social studies (government's not too bad), english, and foreign languages (3 years of Spanish was enough for me). Science, math, and art are the only subjects I like, and I want to focus on them as much as I can.</p>

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<p>Jman: so online AP courses are easy? I always thought they'd be hard as you're self-learning the material.</p>

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<p>With FLVS, you can chat with the teacher if you have trouble with something. (I did that when I was having trouble with polynomial long division. The concept wasn't clear enough). We went on white board which is like paint. She showed me a few examples, until I felt comfortable with it. </p>

<p>The only problem with online courses is that the teacher may not always be there if you need him/her. Then you'll have to wait for a day at most. But the teachers are usually there when you are working on your course.</p>

<p>I like online courses because you can work at the speed you want and the time you want. (I like to work on mine during the weekends)</p>

<p>And it's easy to learn the material by yourself, unless the virtual school is not being clear on the concept. And that rarely happens. Apparently some kids take AP Calculus online...and that's something I would never do.</p>

<p>The easier classes to take online are non-math/non-science classes, but I'm taking Algebra 2 and I'm doing very well in it. It really helped me prepare for precalculus.</p>

<p>However, online classes aren't for everyone, which is why (in the case of FLVS), you can drop out within two weeks without penalty (meaning no one...even colleges...will ever even knew you took the class).</p>

<p>I know some kids that hate them, which is why you should try one to see if it's for you. If you don't like it, then just drop out early on in the course.</p>

<p>And I think every state has an online school and the classes should be free. If you want to look for one, go to google and type in "(insert state you are in) Virtual School". For example if you lived in California, just type in "California Virtual School".</p>

<p>Most students take them over the summer, but some will even take them during the school year. Obviously, you won't want to take an AP class over the summer lol.</p>

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<p>I appreciate the advice Jman</p>

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<p>I appreciate the advice Jman</p>