<p>I am going to be taking AP Physics B in my high school, they do not offer C. I am also going to be taking AP Calculus AB (no BC offered). Do you guys think it is possible to take AP Physics B in high school and self study AP Physics C Mechanics or EM. Physics is my major of interest. Any insights would be appreciated. Thank you!</p>
<p>Yes, it should be manageable. In fact, if you’re majoring in physics, I strongly recommend it, because AP physics B is the designated “non-physicist/scientist/engineer” class, and probably won’t get you credit.</p>
<p>How can you know if physics is your major interest if you haven’t taken a major physics class yet?</p>
<p>That being said, most colleges do not grant credit for both courses. Also, with calculus AB you might just want to study the mechanics portion. You’ll be able to do a more thorough job and mechanics is definitely coincides with AB material.</p>
<p>@ 10iswarrior, I already took regular physics my junior year, also I have Astrophysics books (which I read once in a while). Thank You for your opinion, yeah, I think I am just going to do one part of the AP Physics C exam</p>
<p>Okay, that’s what I thought. I didn’t mean to be condescending–I was just curious.</p>
<p>I think you should be able to handle mechanics. Your Physics B teacher might be able to help too.</p>
<p>U realize, I hope, that if u’re majoring in physics, they will probably not give u credit for Physics C. Just like Bio majors can have a tough time getting credit for AP Bio and Chem majors have a difficult time getting credit for AP Chem.</p>
<p>Plus, even if u did get a 5 on the AP exam and got credit for it, would u use it? It would probably be better to be in the class in college than a self-study. Now, If u want to simply be exposed to the material and do not care about getting credit, that’s a diff situation.</p>
<p>Several schools give credit for AP Physics C.</p>
<p>Although I agree that you would have a better learning experience in college, there is no reason to retake a class that you already know about. You could challenge yourself more or save tuition by taking more advanced classes.</p>
<p>yeah, it is not necessarily to get credit for the exam, I just want to be exposed to it before college, so I will be well prepared. Anyways, I love learning, that is probably why I want to self-study AP Physics C.</p>
<p>Then I’d say you have the right reasons, you might as well go for it. If it’s too much then you can just stop.</p>