<p>I am currently taking these AP Courses this year:
AP Macro Economics
AP Calculus BC
AP Biology
AP English Language
AP Physics</p>
<p>and i dont know if i should take AP Psychology instead of AP Biology, or if a switch would make a difference in how college admission officers view my stats</p>
<p>I got a B+ both semesters freshman year when taking Pre-AP Biology
and got B+ both semesters last year when taking AP Chemistry</p>
<p>I am afraid of taking AP Biology this year because i fear the same results as freshman year. However, I do plan on majoring in Engineering and am skilled in Physics. I dont know if my weakness in Biology and Chemistry will affect my chances of getting into some colleges. But, i am also wary because of my course load this year.</p>
<p>Any suggestions?
I will greatly appreciate some advice.</p>
<p>There is a huge difference between the way many admission officials view AP bio vs. AP psych. The former (bio) is typically seen as a far more rigorous selection. Granted, this may not be true of the class itself at your school … rigor can certainly vary greatly from school to school and even from teacher to teacher. But, if you want a generalization, then AP psych is commonly seen as a “poor relation” to AP bio. </p>
<p>Of course, depending on where you are applying, any AP class will be sufficiently impressive.</p>
<p>I’m always reluctant to encourage students to take a class that doesn’t thrill them just because it “looks good” on applications. But if you want to know what goes on behind closed admission-office doors, you’re like to hear AP Psych described as less demanding than your bio alternative. However, it does sound as if you have a killer schedule already, so your sanity should trump all other concerns.</p>
<p>I agree with Sally. Bio is definitely more content intensive.</p>
<p>Since you already took Pre-AP Biology, it would be a waste not to take AP Biology. Go for it.</p>