Hello. I am going to be a junior this year. I took AP Chemistry last year and my plan was to take AP Physics this year and AP Biology in my senior year. I completed all the summer work for AP Physics and even studied ahead with a tutor but just found out that AP Physics does not fit in my schedule. My only options are to take APES or regular physics.
*If I want to go into the medical field, should I take physics? Would not taking physics in high school affect me a lot when I apply for college?
Also, I have an option to TA for regular physics and be given AP work on the side. If I do this, would I be able to take the AP test for physics? Would this be a better option for me?
Also, while doing the APES summer homework, I’ve discovered that I really like environmental science. It is much more interesting to me than physics. If it’s fine for me to take apes instead of physics, I would be very happy…
Many colleges require that you take biology, chemistry and physics. You can still take APES but you should try to fit regular or AP physics somewhere (online, during the summer or senior year) in your high school career. Taking AP physics next year is a good idea.
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Would this be a better option for me?**
For admissions, no. Colleges would prefer that you actually take the class.
Taking one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics is really important for college applications. They don’t all have to be at the AP level. I would recommend just taking regular physics.
I think you should take physics. Most colleges do require it.
Regular physics will be fine and should be on your transcript if you apply for STEM fields.
Agree ^^ just take regular physics and fit in APES senior year.