<p>I have a couple of questions: I have heard that, for physics, you need to present evidence of sufficient lab experience in the HS AP Physics course in order to get credit, regardless of the exam score. What exactly is "sufficient" lab work?
Also, I would like to take the AP Bio exam to test out of an introductory biology requirement so I can take microbiology as a freshman. Unfortunately, my school does not offer AP Biology. Is it a good idea to self-study for the AP Biology exam with one of those Barron's prep books? I mean, like, could I get maybe a 4, given that I have considerable background knowledge in biology?</p>
<p>For AP Biology, use Cliffs (no textbook really required). If you use Cliffs and memorize it thoroughly, you will receive a 5.</p>
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<p>Instead of Micro, take Anatomy (i know because i took both courses), because anatomy will help u with the ap bio, micro wont very much</p>
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I think the OP meant freshman year in college</p>
<p>Thank you, AznPwyd. I did mean freshman year in college. Sorry about the ambiguity though.</p>
<p>6-7 labs is "sufficient" for it. I don't know exactly what colleges require this (most don't) but just make sure you keep a clean lab notebook of all the labs you do in class, that should be enough proof for it.
For the ap bio, you need a real textbook. Much of the exam, unfortunately, tests on very specific terms only found in a real textbook, not a review book. Buy yourself an textbook on Amazon, read the chapters, and keep yourself on task. It can be easily self-studied.</p>
<p>wait what is this "sufficient lab" requirement lol? OP do u know what colleges have this?</p>
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