Hello! I am going to be a senior next year and I can’t decide if I should take AP Bio or AP Chem. I am currently studying for my SAT subject tests in both categories, and I have found that I enjoy Bio more. However, my Bio teacher is not the best but my Chemistry teacher has a really good reputation for being a great teacher. And unfortunately, I can’t take both classes so I must pick one.
I am not sure what I want to major in when I go to college, but I am leaning towards either Computer Science or Biology (pre-med). Which course would look better for colleges?
Thanks so much for the help!
I recommend that you take AP Biology since you enjoy it more. Also, because your thinking on taking Bio as a major, might as well complete the AP Bio exam. Though your teacher might not be well, you can always self-study, I doubt you AP Bio teacher is bad.
Good Luck on your Sat Subject Tests.
Usually I would say go for the subject you have a passion it, but if you’re good at math I’d say go for Chemistry. More universities take AP Chem credit and ultimately the better teacher will be more beneficial in the long run. I hate anatomy but my teacher was amazing and I ended up getting 98+ on the final college exam, while I loved AP Physics but the teacher was really bad and I ended up getting a 2 (along with the rest of the class) on the AP exam although I got a 5 on Calc BC and Chem.