<p>Lol. Dude I’m a freshman currently in Chemistry Honors. Most of my class has C’s and B’s, even though it’s “easier” than AP Bio. I can’t take an AP until next year when I’ll be taking AP Bio. </p>
<p>It’s possible BUT I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s difficult if you haven’t had prerequisite Bio classes. The Bio Honors class at my friend’s public school is super hard, 26 kids qualified, 13 dropped out to lower science classes, and only like 3 people have A’s. You should take a summer course or something if you are seriously considering this, and not like delinquent summer classes but like advanced Bio classes. </p>
<p>And are you sure your school will allow this? Do your current grades hurt or support your proposal? My friend tried to take AP Calc freshman year but was forced to take regular Geometry Honors but doubled up on Algebra 2 to accelerate his math sequence instead.</p>
<p>You can always double up on AP classes junior/senior year.</p>
<p>I took AP Bio as a freshman without any prior knowledge - got a 5 and an A. Made some incredible friends, and the class was the highlight of my freshman year. In fact, that’s the only part I still vividly remember!</p>
<p>We had great labs and even a cat dissection! IMO, do it without a doubt. If you enjoy learning, you’ll have a blast. </p>
<p>Taking AP Bio early will open doors for participation in USBO and research opportunities. You’ll get a taste of AP classes, meet some older students (and hopefully make at least one friend), and possibly prove yourself to your school- that could allow you to take more AP classes than normal later on. It will be difficult, no doubt about that, but I’d say it would be worth it if you can scrape by with at least a 4 and an A.</p>
<p>Try talking to someone who has taken the class already, or a teacher who is familier with AP Biology first and find out if you will be able to handle the workload. If you don’t think you can, then leav AP Biology alone next year.</p>
<p>I’ve always made A’s in my honors science classes (earth science, life science, and physical science, which includes some chemistry). My school does allow it, and I think I’ll get some advice from my life science teacher.</p>