<p>For college entrance purposes, is it better to take an AP course and get an A-, or take it as honors course and get an A+? </p>
<p>I've had chem before in an accelerated program in 8th grade, and high school thinks I'm too young to take AP Chem as 10th grader. They say I could be star in Honors class, but I think I'll be bored -- got an A+ when I took it before. Should I push to take it as an AP course -- I'm a math person and it comes very easy to me. I think if I took it as an AP, the worst I'd do would be an A-.</p>
<p>Well, you can demonstrate your skills by showing the administration your previous accomplishments, so they could see you’re an exceptional chemistry student. If all fails, then you can self-study for the exam with a review book</p>
<p>I would try to take the AP class because colleges like to see a rigorous courseload. But honors is good too :)</p>
<p>Well, to be honest, if you ask a college admissions officer, he/she will smirk and say it’s simply better to just get A+ in the AP class. Although, to be honest, they would much rather see you challenge yourself and get an A-. But still, try to get an A+. ;)</p>
<p>well it depends on how you did in your chem class in accelerated i mean i too kearth science as an accelerated eigth grader and got a 99, however my school doesnt offer ap enivonrmental science and it also depends on the prerequisites if honors chem is required than yeah</p>
<p>It seems intuitive that they’d prefer the more challenging course and the A-. If you’re that confident, then you may want to do an independent study and take the AP Chem exam if your school won’t let you take AP in 10th grade.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for your advice. It confirms my feelings that I should take AP Chem, but I still have to convince my school to let me do it.</p>
<p>^I was in the same position as you bluestskies. Persistence is all it takes. Make sure you cover all the prerequesites though.</p>