<p>If I plan to go into chemical engineering, what are good APs to take to get me out of classes that I will certainly have to take? I already know AP Chemistry...</p>
<p>some suggestions -</p>
<p>environ sci
calc bc
physics b/c
biology
foreign language (you might meet some spanish chemical engineers + foreign language is often a req)</p>
<p>There are competing theories:
-One school of thought has you take APs in classes that will not be related to your future area of study. The logic behind this is that you may want to pass out of unrelated courses/requirements AND that you should get a stronger foundation in your area of study, hence taking all the intro classes.
-The other school of thought reasons that you should take AP classes related to your future major for three reasons. Colleges want to see that you have acquainted yourself with the basic materials needed for a good engineer (calculus, chemistry, physics, etc.) AND you will want to test the waters, so to speak AND you will want to take classes you are passionate about. If you end up hating advanced (for high school) chemistry, ChemE won’t be a good fit for you. </p>
<p>In my opinion, the first option has some advantages, but the second’s advantages far outweigh them. So, I’d recommend:
-AP Chem
-AP Calc
-AP Stats
-AP Physics</p>
<p>And the language thing is also important. Mechanical engineers=German, electrical=Japanese, I don’t know about the language for ChemE, but the above poster seems to think it’s spanish.</p>
<p>aside from the ones listed above. APs are good for knocking out your general ed courses. So even if the AP test isn’t for your specific major you should still take it just because you’ll have to take it sooner or later as a GE class.</p>
<p>Im going to be a chemE at cornell in the fall</p>
<p>Id say that the best courses would be
Chem
Phys C
Calc BC
and as many legit liberal electives as possible. As an upperclassmen you are pretty much scheduled to have a 3 cr liberal elective every semester, taking APs can eliminate that.</p>