And would they even care if I took it or not if I was taking all AP sciences + AP Chem @momofsenior1 ? I know Chemistry is important but I was talking about not taking a class.
If your school allows you to take AP chem without honors, then of course it won’t matter. Competitive colleges want to see some sequence that includes bio, chem, and physics. Your original post made it sound like you were trying to avoid any chemistry class altogether.
That’s not what the OP asked. He did take chem, but on-level chem, not honors.
And for the OP, no, it won’t matter. Why do you keep asking? You can’t do anything about it at this point. Do you really want someone to respond “You’re screwed if you did not take chem honors?”
A college admissions officer will spend 10 minutes reading your application. S/he has neither the time nor inclination to microanalyze your schedule, particularly if your GC rates your schedule as “most demanding.”
Personally, I think you need to find a box in which to put your insecurities, because that can impact your application based on essays and/or recs. Good luck.
@momofsenior1 I said I was in a chem class. I was just saying if it would matter to take the honors class as a sophomore while I can just take the AP class as a junior or senior. I know it makes no sense :))
I just went back and re-read the whole thread. Didn’t see that you took chem in post #3- sorry!
As skieurope said - it won’t matter.
@skieurope I’m happy that it doesn’t matter that much. Do u think I would do fine on the Chemistry Subject Test after a regular chem class?
No, not really. Subject tests are best for students who have taken AP
That I can’t answer because I did not take the chem class with you, so I don;t know what was covered. However, you do seem like a person that could probably fill in any gaps on his own with a review book. Take a practice test to see where you need to improve. You might also want to take a physics practice test to see if that one is better.
A common CC fallacy. But just because it’s a common mistake does not make it any less wrong. AP is not needed for Subject Tests. In fact, AP science classes in particular cover fewer topics than what is required for the Subject Tests.
Okay thank you so much @skieurope and @momofsenior1
Why do u think I should take a physics practice test @skieurope ?
No. The SAT subject tests in Bio, Chem and Physics are designed for high schoolers who have taken a one year comprehensive course in the subject. Taking in the June or August immediately following the class is best. Take a diagnostic test available in any of the popular prep books at the end of the course to see what areas to focus on, then do some targeted review.
OMG @VickiSoCal I was thinking the same thing. I think August would be best bc if I take it in June, I feel I would be learning a little more before cramming the info for finals. Thx so much.
It really depends if you are the kind of student who actually will take the 2 months to review or if you are the kind where the info flies immediately out of your brain after the final.
I’m giving that to you as an option. For engineering schools that ask for subject tests, they generally want a math and a science. Some ask for math and either chem or physics. If you think you can ace chem, then fine.
So, I am taking AP Bio and APES next year without taking Chem Honors, like you said that it doesn’t matter if I have it or not and I’m also taking AP Lang, Spanish IV and Pre-Calc Honors. I think it is kinda rigorous, but not really, what do you guys think?
We don’t know you or your HS. Many high achieving juniors do just fine with 3-4 APs, while others struggle with one. Additionally, the workload depends, in great part on the teacher. In general, AP Lang and AP Bio are 2 of the more time-consuming APs. But it may be more work (or less) at your HS. And you’re missing a history/social studies class.
@skieurope I have my whole course selection in the High School Transcript thread, if u wanna look.
Is it bad that I’m starting my advanced science track now without Chem Honors?
You took chemistry…that’s good. You have your junior year schedule in place and now it’s time to move on. None of this is bad. What’s “bad” is focusing on hyper-reach schools and not putting enough energy into more realistic options.
Like you said, it wouldn’t matter no matter the school I’m applying to, considering I want to be an environmental science major?