<p>I'm just wondering if taking AP bio looks better for a pre-med application than, say physics C or AP chem.
Some of my friends have told me that when applying for pre-med, bio isn't that important, since you're going to be learning a lot of bio in college anyways.
Am I right, or am I way off?</p>
<p>Doesnt matter, almost no med schools accept AP credit for required courses (gen chem, physics, or bio). They will give you credit in the sense that it counts towards units, but it wont fulfill the prereq.</p>
<p>It does not matter, you should have Med. School required science classes at college from the start. However, some selective UG programs will look into having the most difficult classes on HS transcript and absence of science AP’s (unless they are not offerred) might be a negative point. Suggestion - make sure to take AP English, History and Math to avoid wasting your time on these in college, unless they are in area of your interest. AP math and English credits seem to be OK with Med. Schools, at least the ones that my D. checked directly with their Ad. Coms.</p>
<p>in general, highly selective undergraduate colleges prefer to see all of the big three sciences: bio, chem and physics. But while they don’t have to be all AP courses, you might be at a competitive disadvantage if your HS colleagues take all-AP-all-the-time and you do not. (Premed wannabes at our HS typically double in a science Jr or Sr year since AP courses are not allowed Frosh-Soph.)</p>
<p>Right, I’m planning on doubling, but I’m trying to decide which two to take.
I actually did well in non-AP Chem, 94 GPA and 800 SAT II’s. My bio grades weren’t as good, so should I take AP Bio to maybe redeem myself?</p>
<p>^Bio is much more challenging than Chem., both in HS and college. It really does not matter which AP you take, just flip the coin if cannot decide.</p>