<p>Which of the two should I take? Based on what my classmates say, taking either shouldn't be challenging for me, but I can only take one of the two. Help TT~TT</p>
<p>Chemistry is more likely to give useful subject credit in college than environmental science.</p>
<p>I second that.</p>
<p>What major are you considering for college?</p>
<p>AP Chem is considered a much more rigorous course that Ap Environmental. If you are looking at top colleges, they will expect you to take the most challenging classes you can.</p>
<p>AP Chem is the more common course, and may be somewhat more challenging.</p>
<p>HOWEVER – if AP Environmental fits in better with your future education plans or you think you would find it more interesting, that would be my recommendation.</p>
<p>When my D was applying to colleges a couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to chat with admissions officers at a couple of schools (top 15-25 USNWR Ranking) about this issue. I had asked how much a student would be hurt if they took one or two courses because the subject matter interested them at the cost of an extra AP.</p>
<p>(The discussion related to a non-AP inter-diciplinary course offered at our HS, but in chatting, we expanded it to a discussion of – say Photography vs an extra AP.)</p>
<p>My take-away from these discussions was that taking one or two courses that just because they interest the student would not be considered a negative at all, and in fact might make the application stand out as an interesting person, which could actually help in the holistic process).</p>
<p>I’m definitely considering something in the sciences to major in, probably a field in Engineering. I’ve already taken AP Biology, and I’m taking some advanced physics courses as well, should I try to diversify my studies less?</p>
<p>Chemistry is more likely to be useful for engineering than environmental science.</p>
<p>for engineering, Chem is a no-brainer. Eng schools much prefer Calc BC and physical science classes. OTOH, after AP Bio, Enviro would be a breeze (since enviro is nothing more than a subset of bio.)</p>
<p>You definitely need chemistry for engineering. Take AP Chem! A few top colleges like SAT II chem if you are going into engineering (actually any major likes chem, even in the liberal arts). But that info is useless if you are a senior haha</p>