AP Tests to Take

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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I currently a junior, and I’m debating if I should take AP Physics 2 or AP Physics C

Next year, I am planning to take:
AP Calculus BC
AP Bio
AP US Gov and AP MacroEcon
AP Eng Lit
AP Comp Sci Principles
AP Statistics

I have room for one more course. Right now, I have a 98 in AP Calculus AB, but an 88 in AP Physics 1. I find Calc AB very easy, but for Physics 1, I don’t always understand the in-depth concepts. I am planning to major in biomedical engineering.
Looking at my current state and the courses I’ll be taking next year, would you recommend AP Phys 2 or AP Phys C: E+M and Mechanics (or neither)? Why?
Is Physics C more calculus-centered or more conceptual?

2

I heard C was more math centered while the other was more conceptual. At least that’s what the school flyer says.

3

I’d talk to your current teachers and your counselor to see what they advise. They know you better than us random strangers and also better know the faculty teaching the courses you’re considering.

4

If you’re planning to major in engineering, I see no reason to take another algebra-based physics class, so I’d suggest Physics C.

Well, it uses calculus and is less conceptual than Physics 1.