<p>Does taking AP Physics at your high school and taking Physics at your local community college look equally good? Also, is taking 1 semester of physics at my community college the same as 1 year of physics at my high school? Thanks.</p>
<p>The AP vs. CC thing is a big debate, but generally it seems to be agreed that elite colleges prefer AP, because it's standardized and has harder curves for your grade.</p>
<p>But yes, one semester at a college equals a year at high school, in the terms of credits and material.</p>
<p>Would it make a huge impact on my application if I take classes at my community college instead of at school? The problem is that I'm trying to get into AP Physics at my school, but the admistration is blocking me from entering the class so my only option left is either take the class at the community college or wait until next year to take it. But if I take physics at my CC, I can take some other ap science such as AP Bio next year. What would be the better course of action?</p>
<p>I think it makes sense to take it at the CC. I don't think it looks horrible, and especially not for only one class - hey, it even "shows initiative", right? ;)</p>
<p>Personally I'd prefer AP because both courses are viewed differently in the two environments. In high schools, AP is (usually) the highest level. In CCs, you're just in another normal course, probably at an intro-level. AP's are more distinguished in terms of their context.</p>
<p>In your case, though, I'd also recommend the CC since you can't take it at school.</p>
<p>Would it be a good idea to take the class at my CC and take the AP exam also?</p>
<p>Oh, and just as a warning: Some CC science classes make you take an "intro to_____" first, which isn't college level.</p>