<p>Due to a scheduling conflict I can only take one or the other, not both like I requested. I'm currently enrolled in AP Physics but there is room in the AP Chem class that is the same period. The other period is full and they won't let me switch into it. It's only the third day of school for me so I wouldn't be too behind on the material if I transferred in. </p>
<p>I’d stay with physics since you’re already in it. Either of them would be fine.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Anyone else?</p>
<p>If you’re looking for credit, I think the AP chem is more likely to be a good substitute for intro chem in college. Which AP physics is it? I doubt AP physics 1, 2, or B will get you anything whatsoever as a STEM major. If you just want a better background and are intending to take the intro class in college anyhow, then maybe choose the subject you feel less comfortable with, or again, go with chem, because that’s the interest you are stating to colleges.</p>
<p>@mathyone the class is Physics C </p>
<p>I’m really interested in both so it’s hard to choose, I feel like as an engineering major I should be taking physics but because it’s chemical engineering AP chemistry would maybe display my interests to colleges and be more relevant to my major. I’m equally comfortable with both subjects.</p>
<p>At some point, either now or in college, you’ll need both physics and chem. Which one you take now really does not matter.</p>
<p>Both physics and chemistry are highly relevant to chemical engineering.</p>
<p>Be aware that, at some colleges, you may not be able to use one or both AP scores as subject credit or advanced placement. Even if your AP score allows skipping a course that is a prerequisite to a more advanced course that you will take, it would be a good idea to try the college’s old final exams for the course that may be skipped, in order to make sure that you know the material well from the college’s point of view.</p>
<p>I would suggest to check your targeted schools to see if you may get more credits from either AP. Also, the percentage of students getting 4 or 5 in Physics C is around double of that for chemistry.</p>
<p>Stay in physics. It may only be day 3, but you have likely missed some stuff.</p>
<p>The higher scores on physics C versus chemistry are likely at least in part due to the self-selection effect of students taking the course. It may be somewhat analogous to comparing calculus BC scores to calculus AB scores.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone for your responses. Fortunately one of my friends from the other period dropped AP chem so he let me know and I immediately went to guidance and switched into the class. Now I can take both so that’s a huge relief.</p>