<p>I took AB Physics my Freshman year. This class is like for smart kids who excel in science. I got a C :( I tried my best in that class. I stayed after everyday for help, studied but It wouldn't stick in my head. The math in the class was heavy in Algebra and Trig. Physics really interests me but I'm not good at it. Also to become a Veterinarian you need physics. My school only offers AP Physics C (my school assume everyone is smart) no AP Physics B. Then there's Honors Physics I. You take it with Pre-Calc. What should I take? Or don't take Physics at all</p>
<p>Definitely take some form of physics in high school. If you’re struggling with something, it’s so much harder to cope with in college than in high school because the pace is faster, you don’t interact with the professor/TAs as much as you do with a high school teacher, they’re less concerned about whether you understand it or not, etc. It’ll help you if you can clear up some things that confuse you while you’re still in high school.</p>
<p>I would take Honors Physics I if I were you. AP Physics C is very advanced; I think it’s mainly for people who want to go into engineering.</p>
<p>@CORVIDS Thanks that makes more sense. I guess I’ll take Physics I my Junior year :)</p>
<p>I am planning on taking AP Physics B in my junior year and was thinking about taking AP Physics C in my senior because I love physics so much. Since my school doesn’t offer this course I would be taking it online. Would the online course prepare me for the exam, cover the topics well, etc. ?</p>
<p>I highly recommend EPGY physics through stanford. I just finished physics c mech through it and I can attest to its rigor and its thoroughness</p>
<p>Thanks, I was actually thinking about Stanford as one of the schools to apply to.</p>
<p>I strongly recommend taking Physics I before AP Physics B/C. Physics is totally math-based, and therefore pretty difficult to teach yourself. Personally, Physics is my best class and I understand it really well, so for me to say that I can’t see myself doing as well if I were having to teach myself or if I were struggling means something. Colleges love seeing that you’ve taken Physics (AP or not). So, bottom line, I say go for Physics I, see how you do, and maybe venture into AP Physics C (which is pretty heavy) if you want to after that.</p>
<p>Isn’t it true that AP physics C is a calculus based course, and thus you need to have calculus as a pre- or co-requisite?</p>
<p>I believe it is a co-requisite. It is at my school, anyway.</p>