How hard is high school Organic Chemistry?

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<p>My high school offers a one semester organic chemistry course simply called "Organic Chemistry". I am generally a good student. Most of the time I do get straight As. But I still wouldn't consider my self really intelligent because my classes aren't too hard. I mean I have took several APs before such as AP Econ, APUSH, and AP Human Geo and aced them, but they aren't really that hard compared to AP Chemistry and Physics (although I do think APUSH required a significant amount of work). Plus I've also aced the standard math and science classes such as Algebra 2, Chemistry 1, Biology 1. I was wondering, how hard is high school organic chemistry? I could either take AP Govt or Organic Chemistry but I want to pursue a career in the medical line and I'm also taking Bio AP right now, but I have a B in it :( So how hard do you think organic chemistry in my high school is? Do you think I can successfully achieve an A without too much trouble? I'm worried because I don't want it to mess up my GPA. </p>

<p>Here is a little description my school has about Organic Chemistry on their website:
"Students planning to pursue a career in the health sciences should consider this class. This course will emphasize the fundamentals of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Various organic and biochemistry laboratory techniques will be studied and used. These include the synthesis of nylon, aspirin, flavors and scents, the making of soap, and silver-plated test tubes. Students who have completed Advanced Placement Chemistry may take Organic Chemistry."</p>

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<p>Orgo is mainly memorization, with some cool synthesis and creativity involved. It is a fundamental course in order to understand life itself (or try to), and so it is inherently difficult. But I loved Orgo when we did it in my HS, both in regular and IBH Chemistry. I think you should seriously consider taking it, but only if you’d like to be more knowledgable about organic chemistry.
It’s not easy, but it is fulfilling, and will be a helpful tool to have in college when you have to take Orgo in college, and will (possibly) already know half the syllabus.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>I agree with above it’s mainly memorization. I wish they offered that at my school :frowning: You learn all about molecules and learn about how they create the stuff we have today. Also many reactions (memorization comes in) One teacher I know said she took it, and she said it was fun and interesting, but also challenging.</p>

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<p>Thank you guys for your replies, I really appreciate it. Is there any class that you would compare Organic Chemistry to in level of difficulty?</p>

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<p>@areeb2825 I would compare it to AP Biology I think…</p>

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<p>Alright. Thank for the help</p>