Is Taking AP Physics Sophomore Year a Good Idea?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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I took an Algebra 2 course this year (I am a Freshman) so I could be ahead in math; my course had an extra trigonometry unit that my school doesn’t usually teach in Algebra 2. Since I took this course, should I take AP Physics? I really enjoy math and science, so I thought this would be right up my league…I guess. My schedule for next year is:

AP Gov
Honors Precalc
Honors English (regular English is full of morons)
German II
Honors Chemistry
Strength and Conditioning (alternates every other day)
Guitar I (alternates every other day)
Digital Communications
Business Computer Apps (dropping this class though)

Please tell me if I could handle this; I do know I want to take this class, and I am willing to do the work, no matter how hard it is…but is it smart?

2

If you are taking Algebra 2 this year, you’ll be ready for AP Physics 1. What were your past science grades though. If they were As or Bs, you’ll be fine.

3

I’m currently enrolled in both AP Physics 1 and 2, and honestly: AP 1 is really not an very difficult course if you understand algebraic manipulation and trig, and have been fairly successful in sciences previously. So if you feel that applies to you, you could go for it!

4

Have you looked into the types of AP Physics your school offers? Our school only offers AP Physics C, which should be taken with AP Calculus. So you would probably not be ready for AP Physics C, but as previous posters said, AP Physics 1 or 2 may be suitable for you.