<p>The online course does not offer Physics C, much to my dismay. As a junior who wants to buoy her GPA, with an interest in Physics but wanting to major in Biochemistry, should I take it, or take an Honors high-school level Physics class next year instead (won't fit this year)? Also, to take its place, should I self-study AP English Language and Composition or AP Enviro Science? I've heard the latter is considered a "filler" or "padding" course.</p>
<p>I had a almost identical dilemma. I choice to self-study Physics C (I have teacher's textbook and prep. guide [Princton Review]). Take AP Langauge in class to stay motivated, and physics is pretty self-explanatory using the prep. guides. Since I have taken accelerated physics last year (considering that we about 3-4 weeks of a regular physics class), I'm self studying for AP Physics C and it not hard at all, just have to memorize equations, rules, and apply them to problems.</p>
<p>Yeah, but see, I've had no high school level physics class - this will be my first. Granted, it's not AP Physics C, which is more in-depth and strenuous, but I wonder if it will overwhelm me. I know that most schools offer it as a first-year Physics course, but since this is basically self-study, I'm not so sure it's worth it. After all, the credits aren't accepted for anything in many colleges, right?</p>
<p>It's not easy, prescitedentity, to do it, but it is possible to self-study for either AP Physics exam while still taking your first physics course simultaneously. Physics B does give you a good overview of physics (C is more engineering-based, but more of the upper-tier classes take C credit than that for B credit). If you don't have an online course, just get a book. It's not that bad. (Barron's + PR = 5)</p>
<p>PS I self-studied Physics C while taking first year non-honors physics last year. Got a 5 on both Mech and E&M</p>
<p>The problem is, our high school's physics class won't fit on my schedule no matter what I do. If it could, I wouldn't make a fuss about taking AP Physics in the first place; I'd wait until college for college-level physics courses.</p>
<p>If you taking AP Calculus during your senior year and obstain PR and Barrons for self-studying (including real practice tests), I shouldn't doubt that you arn't capable on scoring 4-5 on the exam. Once you get started with the prep. books, stay motivated and hang in there, you will be suprised how much you learned in such a short period. People claim that physics is difficult, but in reality reviewing concepts, and trying to understand the material makes the material seem flawless.</p>