<p>I am a junior about to finish up a year of AP Chemistry. I would say, take what you enjoy. You will excel in whatever you enjoy the most. I can tell you AP chemistry is far more math-based and calculation-based, while AP Bio is more reading and memorization. Recognize where you strengths are and use that information to help you make your decision. Either are great courses that look really good on transcripts, take what you think you will enjoy the most.</p>
<p>@imogenevans Problem is…I like them equally!</p>
<p>AP Chem is not super easy at my school. Neither is AP Bio. I took Chem and Physics C and while time-consuming, are worthwhile. I have friends that said the same with AP Bio.</p>
<p>@rosie19
rofl</p>
<p>@dsi411 - So you never took any Biology courses ever? Even in middle school? (Life Science doesn’t count, it is sadly too weak for AP Biology, imo.)</p>
<p>In your situation, I would DEFINITELY, hands down, do AP Chemistry. Now look at it this way - do you think you will ever remember any of the formulas, procedures, or anything from Chemistry after you take Biology? Chances are that you won’t in many cases. Unless if your AP Chem teacher is world class and can revitalize you easily. </p>
<p>Plus here is ONE thing that may ensure your decision, as an upcoming sophomore, your curious about on how to raise your rigor, to raise competition, to be competitive in the college admissions. Let me give you these statistics -</p>
<p>As of last year…</p>
<p>23,016 sophomores took AP Biology.
10,089 sophomores took AP Chemistry.</p>
<p>There you go. </p>
<p>Recommended plan in your case; 10th AP Chem, 11th Biology, 12th Physics or AP Biology. You will want to take Physics if you’re planning to go to a selective college. </p>
<p>How about taking it at a different school or community
college nearby</p>
<p>AP Bio isn’t too hard compared to chem. </p>
<p>AP Biology isn’t too hard; I’m taking it this year. It’s really just more in-depth than Honors. Although, I also say that after having taken Honors Biology. I’m assuming that Pre-AP Biology is similar in that sense. If you want a good background understanding of biology to make you more comfortable in AP, I would take the Pre-AP class. As for Chemistry, I haven’t taken it yet (will next year), but it sounds like a good plan, especially since you already took Honors Chemistry.</p>
<p>@elefish92 Don’t you think it might be a bit embarrassing to take a class with mostly freshman in 11th grade? Maybe I could do ask the counselor if it would work if I did Biology in the summer after 10th grade and then do AP Bio in 11th. And yes I only did Life Science.</p>
<p>Trust yourself. There are people in my AP Biology class who have not taken a biology class before and are doing well (myself included). Granted, these people have all taken AP Chemistry before.</p>
<p>In my school, we have no pre-requisites for AP Bio and AP Chem. You can take them without a previous Bio or Chem course.</p>
<p>I haven’t had a B or lower in high school yet and I don’t want to mess that up…of course I’d want to take a harder class but the possibility of getting lower than an A scares me.</p>
<p>Rosie is a ■■■■■. Completely ignore he/she. Take AP Bio, we can be study buddies (I’m taking next year as a soph as well). :)</p>
<p>@rosie19
We can’t all go to bs schools</p>
<p>@dsi411 It doesn’t matter. I feel the same way about AP Biology next year, I think I’ll be with a bunch of sophomores when I’m going to be a junior, same with Physics Honors, I will be a senior with a bunch of juniors, most likely. You really never know. Don’t you have similar friends who are in the same situation as you? Just follow them if you want after taking AP Chemistry with them, it’ll make your situation less stressful, I suppose.</p>
<p>I don’t reccomend to jump to AP Biology, seriously, background knowledge is really helpful, even College Board recommends at least one lab science course before taking the course. Also, when you said that you will be with a bunch of freshman, that scenario could happen next year when you’re a sophomore, don’t be pessimistic, be optimistic and things will fall into your hand, and I mean good things.</p>
<p>As a student currently in AP Chemistry I can assure you it is a struggle and the passing rate for the actual AP test is very low. But if you like chemistry then I suggest taking it. Since you will be a sopomore in the class you won’t be overloaded with tons of AP classes. You can take AP Bio then your junior year, but only do this if you have some sort of background in Bio if not it will be horrible.</p>
<p>Colleges only need SAT II subject tests. APs are not required.</p>
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<p>Yes you can. They give scholarships if you are a serious musician, athlete etc.</p>
<p>It sound like the best thing to do would be to take Pre-AP Bio next year. 11th grade I’d do AP Biology or IB HL Biology and in 12th I’d do AP Physics or IB SL Physics. I’d end up only taking one year of Chemistry but this sounds the best from what you all are saying. I’m also doing 3 other APs next year so this should allow me to have some free time. @elefish92 Does this sound good? You seem to know a lot about what I should do. And I don’t have friends so no to your question.</p>
<p>That totally is fine, that is a good idea. I’m pretty similar for my sciences; 9th Biology Accelerated, 10th Chemistry Honors, 11th AP Biology (maybe Forensic Science too), 12th Physics Honors. </p>
<p>All 3 lab sciences w/ an AP/IB for one of them is very rigorous, which in your case you would already be surpassing. 
Don’t be afraid when you choose your senior classes to drop AP Physics to just Physics, because you may be choosing a lot of those APs/IBs senior year. Only do it of you think you will have time for it. Good luck.</p>
<p>@elefish92 Okay thanks for all the help. </p>