AP Chem. Can you take regular Chem before AP and still get an A? Or is that only Honors Chem

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I’m pretty stressed out into going into AP Chem even though I really want to. I did not take homors Chem in 10th grade but I took regular Chem. I got a really good grade in the class and on the midterm. I want to continue on to AP Chem but I want to know if it’s possible to get an A in the class without taking honors but regular Chem. Also is the math involved really difficult is it a lot like regular Chem ? And are the labs very difficult too? I really want to get all A’s (no A-) and I don’t want this class to bring my GPA down

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That question is better addressed to your GC and HS Chemistry department.

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It’s possible, but let me tell you, it’s a struggle.

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How good are your math skills? What level of math are you taking and will be taking next year?

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They both should have covered the same curriculum. Honors classes are meant to be faster-paced and more in-depth than regular classes, but, as long as you understood the material, you should be fine.

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At my school, nobody takes honors or standard classes before taking the AP equivalent, they just jump right into AP,… Having taken standard chem already gives you a decent boost compared to some. If you’re really worried, I would ask your guidance counselor or the AP chem teacher(s).

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Thanks everyone for responding! But my math skills are all right. I figured math in AP Chem is the same in regular Chem which is conversions. And I can do that pretty well.