<p>The requirements to take AP Bio at my school are so ridiculously selective and I dont meet the requirements. So my question is, if I plan to do premed in a elite college (ivy leagues, nyu, st. louis, etc.) will it look bad if I dont take AP Bio? (I plan on taking AP Environmental Science instead.)
I can self study and take the AP Bio test instead of taking the course but will it really make a difference in the perspective of admissions officers?
Because the main purpose of APs is to gian college credit and most premed courses require that you take regardless of getting a 5 on the AP Bio exam.
Bottom line: Is it worth self studying the AP Bio test? If I don't take it but want to be a doctor, will colleges be skeptical?</p>
<p>In my opinion, I did not take AP Biology because basically at my school the AP Bio class is pretty bad. But, like you, I was planning to self study it since I couldn’t fit into my schedule, but went against that idea. The Intro Biology class at a university level is much more helpful in preparation for future bio related classes than from what the AP Bio covers, but that’s not to say you can’t do both if you have the time and patience for it.</p>
<p>Okay thanks.
So it really wont matter if I plan to do premed but dont take AP bio?</p>
<p>I don’t think Med School pay close attention to high school. You don’t have to take it, but it’s beneficial. My school has the highest passing rate for the AP Biology test in Frederick County and the AP Biology said that it makes higher level biology in college a lot easier.</p>
<p>Some medical schools don’t accept AP credit and require that you take introductory biology at the university. However, taking the test shows your interest and dedication to biology.</p>
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It depends on the university, but I wouldn’t say this is true.</p>