AP Bio vs. AP Chem

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<p>I'll be a junior next year, and I'm not sure whether to take AP Chem or AP Bio...
(right now, I'm getting pretty good grades in AP Calc and AP Physics C/Mechanics—the thing is, I only have a B in honors chem right now, so I'm not sure whether taking AP Chem is such a good idea...my honors bio grades were much better)</p>

<p>so...
1) would it be unwise for me to take ap chem next year? (i actually enjoy physics/math lol, so i thought ap chem might be a better match, but considering my current chem grade...)
2) is ap bio or ap chem generally easier? (i'm taking physics e&m next year for sure, so i don't want to kill myself here...)</p>

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<p>I took AP Chem last year and am taking AP Bio right now.</p>

<p>In my opinion…</p>

<p>AP Bio involves more memorization but is a LOT more straightforward. I find it significantly easier than AP Chem.</p>

<p>AP Chem is more conceptual and challenging. It’s still doable, but be prepared! :)</p>

<p>Good luck with your decision.</p>

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<p>I’m in both right now and AP Bio is by far more difficult.</p>

<p>However, this might be due to the teachers. I think most people get 1’s on the AP Chem test, while the Bio exam is probably closer to a 3 average for my school. I hear the AP Chem test is killer, but I don’t think Bio is a cakewalk either.</p>

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<p>I took AP Chem with no prior Chem experience. It was hell. I had no idea what the heck was going on.</p>

<p>AP Bio is just reading.</p>

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<p>AP is just reading, but it’s an intense amount of reading. conceptually it may be easier, but be prepared to do a lot more work</p>

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<p>In Honors Chemistry, I thought I was the bomb. Everything was so easy and the class was actually fun. Then came AP Chemistry. Oh the horror!</p>

<p>Take AP Biology.</p>