Help Choosing AP Class

Test Preparation AP History & Social Sciences
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So next year I can choose one of these options:</p>

  1. Take AP Art History Online (FLVS). My father said that he would take the Art History course at the local college (so essentially AP), and he has a PHD in engineering, so he could help me with the course. I have heard this course is harder than most, but I think I am up for the challenge.</p>

  2. Take AP HUG Online (FLVS) with Pre-IB HUG at School. We take Pre-IB Human Geography in school, but I am not sure how the curriculum compares with the AP curriculum. I have heard that AP HUG is very easy, so it would be an easy 5 with Pre-IB HUG + AP HUG + studying a couple weeks before the test. However, I have to spend 800 dollars for the class online, so is it worth taking an AP version of a class online (I have heard that colleges don’t necessarily recognize AP HUG…)?</p>

  3. Take Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Online. I am a solid math student, and I have an interest in economics, so this might be the best choice. For 800 dollars, I will also be able to get 2 AP exam scores. This might be the most practical option, but I am not sure how it compares to the other courses.</p>

Regardless of the decision, I want to make a 5 in the course I pick, so keep that in mind.</p>

If you could help me make my decision, with any input on any of the courses or any advice, that would be great!</p>

Thanks!</p>

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<p>Help please! :/</p>

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<p>There is no IB Human Geography course. </p>

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<p>It’s not that bad. If you don’t mind typing a ton of essays. </p>

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<p>I’d ditch HUG online, especially if it’s $800. Most colleges don’t accept HUG credit. Spend that $800 on something useful, like a dual-enrollment course. </p>

<p>You can read more about FLVS courses here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/ap-tests-preparation/1182954-official-flvs-ap-thread.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/ap-tests-preparation/1182954-official-flvs-ap-thread.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for the response IceQube!</p>

<p>Although the class I am taking next year (Human Geography) is not “IB”, it is “Pre-IB”. At my high school, IB is 11th-12th grade, and in 9th and 10th grade, future IB students are Pre-IB students. We have Pre-IB English, and other Pre-IB courses (i.e. “Pre-IB Human Geography”). The class is taught at a higher level and prepares you for an IB history class the following year (11th grade). Think of it as a level higher than Honors but less than AP kind of class.</p>

<p>So what I thought was that I could just take my Pre-IB (above honors) Human Geography class at school and then study at home for the 2 months prior to the exam with a thorough review book. This would allow me to get a 5, with thorough studying, and save me 800 dollars to spend on another course.</p>

<p>However, I am now wondering whether to use the money for Microeconomics/Macroeconomics online or use it for Art History online? What would you guys suggest?</p>

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<p>Econ on FLVS is beyond easy. Art … not so much. Art probably looks better on a transcript because it is a challenging course, and it is something that most people elect to take. How much better … I don’t know. </p>

<p>But then, I wouldn’t pay 800 dollars just take Econ online. Not worth it. Invest a fraction of that 800 in review books and you’ll ace the Econ APs.</p>

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<p>So if you were in my situation, what would you do? (Not really sure based on your last comment haha…)</p>

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<p>I’d take Art. It’s actually interesting and the AP isn’t overly difficult. Got a 5. The only book you’ll need for the AP is the REA Art History book, which slaughters the AP. Econ is something you should self-study.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the help IceQube, I think I’m going to take Art!</p>