<p>I have to decide whether to take AP Stat. or Hon. Organic Chemistry next year, and I have absolutely no idea what to do.
My schedule as it stands:
- AP Calc. BC
- AP Lit.
- AP Drawing
- AP Chemistry
- Hon. Physics
- Hon. Econ./Personal Finance (Required)
- Hon. U.S. History</p>
<p>My main concern is how difficult it might be. I've never had trouble in math before, but I'm not sure how much of a workload it would be on top of AP Calc., or on top of all the other APs I'm taking. If I don't take it next year I won't take it at all--I already have two math classes lined up for Senior year, and I don't think adding a third would be the best idea. </p>
<p>Stats is generally considered an easier math class.</p>
<p>ORGANIC CHEMISTRY??! If it’s anything like the college course then prepare your mind because it’s going to be difficult. I heard it’s like learning a foreign language and it’s hard to keep things intact conceptually; nothing like regular chemistry. I would say take Ochem because it’s pretty cool and I think you’ll enjoy a challenge.</p>
<p>It depends if you want a challenge or not. Organic Chem is hard. AP Stats is not that hard. </p>
<p>Organic Chem- Challenge
AP Stats- Regular Class</p>
<p>Wait, you are taking AP Chem, right? It will fit perfectly then if you take Organic Chem. </p>
<p>Does your school have a good chem lab? Just in my opinion, it’s hard to appreciate Organic Chem without lab work - like 3 to 5 hour lab sessions.
Are you going to take a Chem related major in college? If so, the honors org chem might help prepare you, but expect to have to take it again - it’s not something you can usually place out of.</p>
<p>@scholarme I’m not sure; I know we have lab equipment in all of the science classrooms, but I don’t necessarily know how many labs we would do. And yes, I’m looking at either Chem. or Physics as a major/career path.</p>
<p>I should probably also note that I’m actually taking AP Physics, not Honors Physics.</p>
<p>Take AP stat. Organic chemistry will be very difficult taken concurrently with AP chem, since it really follows it in succession. </p>
<p>Orgo will help you in the end. I self-studied it this year and found it easy. I don’t know, it was just fascinating as hell and I LOVE science. Gotta say I am more of a physics fan though. But if you are considering AP Chemistry, then by all means drop Orgo. You will briefly go over Orgo in AP Chem. You need a refresher in general rules that are imperative for you to know in order to succeed in Orgo. Make sure you really, and I mean REALLY, understand chem before delving much deeper into it. Go for stats. It is generally easier and a data and analysis course is great to take! Good luck!! :)</p>