AP Physics B Question

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<p>Preface: I've been lurking for a while, just got an account. Not sure if there's already a thread about this particular topic, but I'd be happy to visit if someone provided a link.</p>

<p>So, I'm a junior and I'm interested in taking AP Physics B during senior year. However, the way my schedule has worked out I've never been able to take a physics course before My school offers few APs and no Honors courses, so I'd be taking AP Phys online. I'm currently taking pre-calc, going to be taking AP Calc AB senior year. While this may be slightly behind the curve (from what I've noticed on this site, a ridiculous number of students seem to have completed BC before senior year, which isn't usually permitted in my school system) I'm talented at math and other sciences. </p>

<p>A number of people about my level of academic achievement taking it this year have told me it's difficult, but that pre-calculus is the only real math experience you need. From what I've seen on the College Board AP website, this is true. I have some experience with physics concepts (pre-calc and AP Chem).</p>

<p>My counselors and teachers have been VERY unhelpful, so I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to take AP Physics even though I haven't been exposed to some of the concepts. From what I've heard, I have enough math and the physics part comes with the class.</p>

<p>PS- I'm planning on being pre-med, so I absolutely need some physics experience before I go to college; but again, there is no honors option, and many have told me that my school's regular physics class is mind-numbingly easy and doesn't really teach much.</p>

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<p>You can take AP Physics B without any previous knowledge of physics. Just know algebra an trigonometry. </p>

<p>Take it. If you got through AP Chemistry, you’ll be able to handle AP Physics B.</p>

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<p>In my school we don’t do any work for Ap physics. We just get tests. An its horrible because we never learn anything. Just know this - study and learn as much of physics as you can. Our textbook is for physics c. I end up having to use that to study. There is a lot of material to study, and start early with studying for AP. Its all about practice.
Take it as a challenge for each problem. Finally you might want to consider a tutor for the AP exam. IN the New York area Varsity Tutor is good. I’d recommend it. But its slightly on the expensive end. I mean 80 dollars and hour isn’t cheap.</p>

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<p>$80/hour for an AP Physics tutor is uneccesary. There are cheaper alternatives for getting to a 5.</p>

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<p>@Niquii77 Thanks, that’s basically all I needed to know. My school just isn’t helpful with students who want to take more difficult courses (usually 2 APs/year max, and only for upperclassmen) so I never know whether the info I’m getting from administration is useful or not.</p>