<p>Which do you think would be more appropiate for a rising sophomore? Eco. or Pysch... or some other AP?</p>
<p>It varies from school to school, but from what I've heard on CC and at my school, AP Psych is way easier. AP Psych is essentially a semester's worth of college spread out through on entire year of high school. AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics are also equivalent to a semester's worth of college work. Basically then, if your AP Economics teacher tries to do both Macro AND Microeconomics, then you'll be doing a year's worth of college, whereas AP Psychology would only be a semester's worth. If your instructor is only doing Macro OR micro, then AP Psych and AP Economics should be about the same. If they do end up being the same, choose which one interests you more. I hope this makes sense. </p>
<p>Personally, however, I think that psychology is WAY more interesting because it deals w/ people and how they function.</p>
<p>Right now as a sophomore I'm taking AP Chemistry and AP World history. I think these classes are great to take. There's just a lot of studying and self learning involved that you should prepare yourself for.</p>
<p>what are some good books to help prepare for AP Econ and AP Psychology?</p>
<p>neoking, Princeton Review is solid for both to my knowledge. However, I am taking the class this year & don't have results. But PR seems to be very good w/ the fact & info subjects.</p>
<p>oh ok, thanks</p>
<p>In our school, rising sophomores are generally not offered AP courses. One of my friend's daughters did take psych as a sophomore in a class of seniors. She did OK & enjoyed the class. AP economics if it covers both macroeconomics & microeconomics (as it does in our kids' HS), is a year's worth of college work done over the course of a year. It's generally taken only by very motivated seniors at our HS & is considered a tough course with a great teacher.</p>
<p>I am taking AP Euro this year as a sophomore. At around Christmas I may consider self studying Psych, or Economics.</p>