<p>I took AS Level Physics (cambridge) and sat for the AP Physics B exam. This year I'm taking A Level Physics and AP Physics C. I'm hoping to get 5's on both C level exams. I feel like this year I would definitely be able to get a 5 on Physics B if I retook it. The only reason I am even considering this is because a few of the admissions people at some of the colleges I've looked at told me I need 5's since I'm going into engineering. If I were to retake it, I would take the late Physics B exam (can't take B and C on the same day). My question is, is it really worth it to retake it? And if I do retake it, should I cancel the 4 that I got last year since I wasn't technically in an AP Physics B class?</p>
<p>Physics C is more relevant to engineering. No need to retake Physics B.</p>
<p>As engineering major you probably won’t even be able to use the credits form AP Physics B anyway. I know at the school I’m most likely attending they told me not to even bother taking the B exam this year.</p>
<p>Physics B is totally not worthwhile. Our school changed the name of Physics B to just Honors Physics so no one would have to waste the time with the exam. Only Physics C really matters in college if you’re future is geared in that path.</p>
<p>Ok thanks. Out of curiosity, are you guys saying if I wanted to major in math or something else it would be worthwhile?</p>
<p>Physics B is just fine for someone not majoring in engineering or physics. A premed would happily take Physics B. </p>
<p>What we’re saying is Physics C requires more math skills than a premed may care to do. An engineering hopeful would want to take and score a 5 in Physics C because it is more rigorous and other engineering applicants would have taken Physics C. </p>
<p>If you were premed you would simply avoid Physics C and retake Physics B because a 5 is supposed to be easier to get for B than for C. </p>
<p>You can compare what is covered in B versus C by looking at the course desciptions on College Board’s website.</p>