Is this Schedule Plan Impressive enough?

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<p>Planning on applying to State schools, in particular a guaranteed Medical program so I'm trying to stay with Science and Math.</p>

<p>AP Biology + LAB (2 classes)
AP Lit
APUSH
AP Psychology
Functions/Trig.
Spanish 4</p>

<p>self: AP Wrld, AP Environmental Science, Perhaps AP Spanish </p>

<p>Senior</p>

<p>AP Chem + Lab (2 classes)
AP Physics
AP Govt. & Politics
AP English
AP Calc BC
AP Stat</p>

<p>Self: AP Human Geo, AP Calc AB (Planning on taking both exams)</p>

<p>I haven't had time to think over my schedule with all the SAT stuff so I'd love some advice!</p>

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<p>You can’t take both the calc AB and calc BC exams in the same year.</p>

<p>It’s a solid schedule, though.</p>

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<p>Oh really? That sucks, though I am a bit relieved to hear that lol BC is going to hard enough, I wouldn’t want to have to learn all the AB stuff, which I presume I’m supposed to know:( But thank you!</p>

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<p>No, the AB stuff is all part of the BC class. You’re not supposed to know it in advance.</p>

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<p>Yeah dude, you need to do your research. Oh, and on the BC exam, you get an AB subscore. I’m pretty sure that most colleges can actually accept this as an AB score. For instance, if they want a 4 on calc AB to get X amount of credits, you can still satisfy that with a 4 on the calc AB subscore.</p>

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<p>Firstly, I would like to establish that it is possible to take both exams: my friend did it, taking BC on the make-up day that our school offers - the collegeboard creates another form (undisclosed to the public) for that day, which has different questions. Therefore, you might wish to check with your school, and if they allow it, then take both - it will help you with AP Scholar Awards</p>

<p>Also, I’m a bit confused why (assuming that you mean AP English Language for senior year) you would take AP Lang after AP Lit, the latter being superior. Someone on these forums once said (I’m sorry I can’t remember the name) gave the analogy that the difference between the 2 AP English exams is like the difference between the two SAT Math Subject Tests, with AP English Literature as SAT Math II. So, you might want to rethink that.</p>

<p>Other than that, it looks very good, and I wish you luck</p>

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<p>Sorry, this double posted the above post</p>

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<p>Knowing that the Calculus BC test also provides an AB subscore, going out of your way to try to take the AB test doesn’t show particularly good judgment and may raise a red flag.</p>

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<p>@Stimulus: I don’t really know the names of both of the AP Eng classes, but I’m taking the one designated for 11th grade in Junior year and the tougher one senior year.</p>

<p>If it’s really that much of a hassle to take the tests (on a make-up day) I don’t think I’d want to do it. I’ll definitely think abou tit though, thanks for all the advice guys!</p>

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<p>No, you’re actually not allowed to take both AB and BC in one year.</p>

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<p>[2009</a> AP Exam Calendars - AP Exam Dates](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/cal/cal2.html)</p>

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<p>but my friend actually did it…</p>

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<p>[AP</a> Calendar ?AP Exam Dates](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>AP Calendar - AP Students - College Board)</p>

<p>Third bullet point at the bottom. “If you wish to take exams that are scheduled for the same time slot, ask your Coordinator for information about taking one of the exams during the late-testing period. You may not take both Calculus AB and Calculus BC in one year.”</p>

<p>If your friend did so, then your school’s AP coordinator gave your friend a test he was not actually authorized to take, and someone along the line probably got in trouble for it. Even if your friend got away with it, that doesn’t mean you should try to as well.</p>

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<p>AP Biology-prepare yourself for more memorization that any other class; vocabulary is nice, function is better (what is is->what is does and why)</p>

<p>AP Lit-I haven’t taken this class yet, but I’ve heard it can be very analytical for Literature (poetry, short readings ,etc.) Who would’ve guessed?</p>

<p>APUSH-so I’ve been told: notes, notes, memorizing dates/events, etc.</p>

<p>AP Psychology-simple solution: Barrons</p>

<p>Functions/Trig.-if you enjoyed Algebra I and Trig. from Geometry this will be simple. If not, be ready to do some work, it’s not that hard, but you’ll need to practice to get the concepts down.</p>

<p>Spanish 4-I’m assuming this isn’t AP Spanish, seeing as you’re considering self-studying it…I think Foreign Language and Science/Math classes are the only ones that consistently are always assigning homework.</p>

<p>self: AP World (always do the assigned readings and you’ll do fine. When it comes time to review for the exam, I would be reviewing 3 months ahead from something like Princeton Review. It landed me a 5, especially with the concise information with the vast history and essay format)</p>

<p>AP Environmental Science (basically an extension on the ecology section of AP Bio)</p>

<p>AP Spanish (know conjugations terribly well and be able to speak under pressure on somewhat random topics)</p>

<p>Senior</p>

<p>AP Chem (I’m glad you have a lab assigned just for this class! My teacher tells me that the labs that you actually do may end up saving your butt on the free-response, so keep those labs and keep them fresh in your memory)
AP Physics (B or C?) I’ve heard B is easier…less intensive with the math?
AP Govt. & Politics (I’ve heard this one is pretty easy, as long as you take the class haha)</p>

<p>AP English (AP English Language? Writing skills NEEDED)
AP Calc BC (Study it, know it, practice it. Take the BC exam and save money by just letting colleges take your AB subscore lol)
AP Stats (Just like in Physics, you’ll be analyzing word problems and translating the needed information to plug into a formula. Some of these classes tend to give busy work…)</p>

<p>Self: AP Human Geo (I’ve heard a lot of this subject is actually common sense. Nonetheless, make sure you do your work and know it [seeing as its given scores year by year are just as good as any other AP exam)</p>

<p>Good Luck! We both seem to want to get “the most” out of our high school educations, haha.</p>

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<p>Oh, I forgot! Yes, this is a very impressive schedule. As long as you’re not failing your exams and this doesn’t destroy your HS GPA then I think you’ll be in good standing.</p>

<p>Don’t forget your EC’s!</p>

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<p>@gaginang: Thanks so much, that was wayy helpful!</p>

<p>Yeah, I’m trying to do track and tennis plus a bunch of clubs!</p>

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<p>Good solid schedule. Also, there is no point to taking Calc AB anyway unless you are taking it the year before BC. It just doesn’t make sense why someone would do that (even if it is for the AP Scholar).</p>