My school lets kids take AP Chemistry without taking Chemistry beforehand. I did the same thing with AP Physics, and it wasn’t difficult learning the new content.
That’s because AP Physics 1 is supposed to be the first level in a sequence, whereas AP Chemistry is supposed to be the second level in a sequence (similar to Physics C).
Taking Ap chem (one of the hardest AP’s even for those who took honors chem) without the pre-req is a recipe for disaster. At the very least take a summer class introduction to chemistry.
AP Physics 1 does not require a previous physics course, at least per the CB’s rec.Most, but by no means all, high schools requires a prior course before AP Physics C/Bio/Chem. It can be successfully done without a prior course, but it is challenging. That said, the premise of your OP was basically can you still maintain a 4.0 with the proposed schedule without crash and burn. For most high-achieving students, it’s too much. Perhaps you are the exception.
I’ll consider taking a Chemistry course over the summer. That’s a good idea, thanks.
If you drop down to one science, honors or AP, perhaps you could add AP Comp Sci A, which is also very good for STEM majors to get in high school, and not as time consuming as a full lab science.
I’m a junior right now with five AP classes and one free period. It’s hard but manageable. If you know how to prioritize your time and not procrastinate, it’s completely doable.
My friend skipped honors chem and went straight to AP chem in her sophomore year. She said that it was extremely hard, but it was ok as long as you’re ok with the possibility of not getting an A. I’d recommend that you at least take a summer course like some other members suggested.
Unless you’re passionate about physics and actually want to continue, then you’ve already done AP physics one and there’s no need for c.
What’s your hook? I can’t tell from your schedule? Are you really passionate about math? Science? Music? Debate? Whatever you’re really passionate about, load up classes in that field. For example, if you’re really passionate about math, take calc bc, stats, and maybe do dual enrollment and take differential equations at a community college.
Hope this helps.
I wouldn’t suggest studying AP Physics C AND AP Bio together. I’m a junior taking 5 APs (one of which is AP Bio) right now and though I don’t know you personally, having five courses can really burn a typical 4.0 student out. Like the others said, I would take honors chemistry this summer (many of my friends have done this) before AP Chemistry because the course is difficult without basic foundations. Maybe take AP Chem junior year and AP Bio senior year? I’m going into STEM as well and colleges (Ivy leagues included) aren’t going to reject you because you took 9 APs instead of 10…It’s about the grades you get and the extracurriculars you maintain with those good grades.
Your schedule doesn’t look too unmanageable. Are you in Pre-Calc right now or AP Calc AB? I think the only APs that would take more time are BC, Bio, and Physics C. If you’re in AB right now, BC shouldn’t be a problem, and since you’re already in an AP Physics, it should be relatively easier for you than for other people. World and Lang aren’t heavy workloads at all. All of this is based off of the school I attend, however. I would recommend talking to upperclassmen at your school and gauging the difficulty/teachers.