Because of my school’s strict diploma requirement, I can not take as many AP classes as I want, since I also have to fullfill credits for classes in many different realms. This year I took AP U.S and Cal BC. In my senior year, I am going to take AP Physics for sure. But I have to make a choice between multivariable calculus and AP chemistry. I am very good at math and science, and I am really interested in both. Which one should I take to benefit my college admission most? Do they really want me to grab as many AP credits as possible such that I should go with AP chemistry?
<p>Depends really on what you are going to do in college. But, I would say go ahead and take AP Chem for college. You could also take Multivariable calculus through EPGY Stanford on the internet.</p>
<p>If you have already had chemistry, then take the MV calc. If you have not, then take the AP Chem. No they do not want you to 'grab' as many AP as possible. They just want to see that you took a very challenging schedule.</p>
<p>ap chem. mv calc is easy</p>
<p>which one seems more challenging to college admission office?</p>
<p>if i were you i'd take AP Chem...you are only taking one other AP so it sounds like you'd be able to handle it. Plus you already have done BC Calc so anything else would be a joke. Challenge yourself!</p>
<p>"which one seems more challenging to college admission office?"</p>
<p>Neither is. They will be more interested in the level and mix of classes in general. You could try reading about Admissions concerns (like in The Gatekeepers) so you could be more on the same page with what the admissions office is looking for, then you wouldn't ask a question like that. More important is whether you are going to have chem/physics/bio and get to calc bc by Sr year.</p>
<p>since I have already done cal bc and gotten 5 on the AP exam, does that mean I should take AP chemistry to make the kind of mix that you mean, bettina?</p>
<p>get away from math if you've done BC already unless you want to major in it.</p>
<p>You were on the fast track in math. Typically AP Calc BC is the final math course taken in high school. I think it is important that you take the extra AP course. When they look at what you signed up for in senior year, they will want to see the AP. However, what do you plan on majoring in?</p>
<p>There are two different AP Physics classes. AP Physics B is a survey course of physics for non-engineering majors. AP Physics C concentrates on Classical Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism. Some schools only cover the Classical Mechanics half of the class.</p>
<p>Taking physics and chemistry at the same time will be tough, but they won't overlap.</p>