<p>Okay, so I really need some advice..
I took honors Bio in 9th grade. I really enjoyed it, and it seemed like a good class.
I didn't take a science class my sophomore year (worst decision ever) so I could focus on math.
I'm a junior now, and I'm taking regular Chem. For my senior year, I'm not sure if I should take regular physics or AP Bio. I'll already have done my fair share of AP classes by the end of senior year:
this year- psych, lit, gov.
next year- lang, statistics. </p>
<p>I wanted to take AP bio because I enjoyed that class my freshman year, and it could be a boost in my college applications. I wanted to go into pre-med, and later go to medical school.
I can't take AP physics because it's too difficult of a class. plus Physics isn't even a high school graduation requirement.
So in the end, I guess what I'm trying to ask is.. Would replacing physics with AP bio hurt my chances of getting in a good school more than it would help?</p>
<p>A friend of my daughter’s was unable to apply to Caltech because they want one year of Physic, Chem and Bio. He has 3 years of Bio and one year of a chem/physics combo. Harvey Mudd said he could apply, but would need to take the classes in summer school. </p>
<p>So, check some of the schools you think you might like to attend and see if they want all three classes. AP Physic B is not very difficult, BTW.</p>
<p>One misconception many highschoolers have is that “I need to take regular (subject)” before I can take “ap (subject)”.
Don’t take regular classes your senior year.</p>
<p>quite a few schools LIKE to see the ‘trinity’ - bio/chem/physics. But schools also know that there can be scheduling difficulties. I think showing your passion with AP bio would probably be a better choice - then make sure that you explain why you skipped science one year. That said, I would also check online to be sure about requirements. Many schools just say ‘3 years of science’, but some , like Cal and HM, are more specific. You could think about squeezing in physics in the summer as well - even just a regular physics course might be wise.
You might find AP physics within your grasp - perhaps you should look at the material a bit before you need to submit your schedule. AP physics is pretty mathy, so if you are strong in math , you might be able to tackle it.</p>
<p>thanks everyone, you guys helped so much
but what im realizing is… in college, i have to take physics. and if i dont have a good base… i’ll probably die :P</p>
<p>so what I think I’m gona do, is take both… see if i can handle it. and if not, i’ll drop AP bio. it’ll be a downer, but I’ll be taking anatomy so that should be fun.</p>
