<p>Hey CCers,
I'll be a junior next year and I could really use some advice with my classes. I'm currently in Chemistry and I'm struggling immensly, so I've decided not to take AP Chem. My question is should I take physics over the summer and take AP Physics or should I take AP Biology; or should I just take regular physics next year. I'm involved in quite a few extra-curricular activites such as travel softball, president of FBLA, key club and I have the feeling I play Varsity softball for my school next year if that helps any. Here's what I have so far:</p>
<p>Marching Band ( which is a two hour block. 0 and 1st hour. 0 hour is before school)
Advanced Placement English
Advanced Placement U.S. History
Honors Precalculus/ Trigonometry
Spanish 3 (only two years of spanish required at my school)</p>
<p>Don't take physics in the summer if you're struggling with chemistry right now.</p>
<p>Or, ask your chem teacher about the physics class and its difficulty. </p>
<p>Otherwise, take AP Biology next year.</p>
<p>I'd advise against Bio if you're having a lot of trouble with Chem. There's quite a bit of biochemistry involved.</p>
<p>So basically should I make sure that my science is an AP class or is it o.k if it's a regular course?</p>
<p>You don't need every AP at your school.</p>
<p>Regular courses seem to be fine since you're a pretty balanced applicant. </p>
<p>Bio does have chem in it but it's not THAT significant and if it's problem solving youre having difficulty with and not necessary concepts, then bio might be fine for you, esp. if you have Cliffs AP. </p>
<p>I suggest you get the syllabi for your prospective classes to gauge the difficulty. Some APs are watered down and some regular courses may be more difficult than expected.</p>