<p>I've been in some sort of band or ensemble for the past 3 years of hs. This year, I didn't get any music class (I got art, which I signed up for cause we have to pick 2 electives). The reason I didn't get the class, I think, is because I have AP physics B. I plan on double majoring in Mechanical or Bio engineering or occupational therapy and art. tDo I even need this class? I'd rather drop it and take a music class.
I doubt I could get a spot in Stats, but I've self studied APs for the past 2 years, so I could always study that one.
Do colleges care if I have 2 vs 3 APs? I've never taken more than 2 at school so it's not like it looks like I'm doing less. And like I said, I self study APs and in addition, already took linear algebra over the summer (full credit).</p>
<p>Those are pretty different majors. If you are NOT going to major in engineering, than dropping AP Physics should be fine, but if you ARE going to major in engineering, than it would be better to take AP Physics B, especially if you are going to apply to selective and/or very selective engineering programs. They want to see math and science courses on your schedule.</p>
<p>I’ve seen this question asked numerous times. You absolutely NEED to have taken physics prior to college. Preferably AP Physics C but algebra-based will work too. The first thing the dean of engineering asked when I requested to switch from a BA to a BSE degree was whether I’d taken physics in high school. You need to have had background in algebra-based physics before taking on calc-based physics in college, especially for a selective program. </p>
<p>Does your school have AP Physics C? Physics B is not the best preparation for an engineering program - it’s for people who intend to major in the humanities. I understand you enjoy music, but it is absolutely essential to have taken some sort of physics before entering calc-based physics in college.</p>
<p>Take Physics B. Your planning to major in STEM. You’ll look lazy if you take the music class. However, if music has always been something you love, stick with it and write an essay about your passion for music to show that you are not the typical engineering student. If you write it well and connect music to engineering, the essay will come out very well.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone who replied; I didn’t get notified so I forgot to check. My school does bot offer physics c but yeah, I did end up taking it.</p>