Should I take AP statistics or AP Physics B?

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<p>Ok so AP stats is 1 period and I have another class called senior math team which is 1 period. Or should I replace both of those classes with AP physics B.</p>

<p>I want to know which would be more useful for me.
I took AP calculus bc last year. This year I am taking multivariables making 3 math classes for my senior year.
(AP stats, senior math, multivariables)
I took regular physics last year too.
My goals in life range from becoming a doctor to doing business. </p>

<p>I didn't know what section to put this in :/</p>

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<p>Physics B, definitely. It’s often viewed as being more rigorous than Statistics. Plus, I believe that at some schools, you get more college credit for it than for Stats…</p>

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<p>Cool but that would mean replacing senior math and statistics for physics b, you think this is a good idea?</p>

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<p>Since you’re already taking multivariable calc, I think you should be fine. Most people don’t even get there by the time they graduate.</p>

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<p>Yeah, take Physics B, you will find it much more enjoyable, and it will help you a lot more than statistics will, especially if you have good Calculus skills behind you.</p>

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<p>Can’t you take Physics C?</p>

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<p>^That would actually be a better option, if you can.</p>

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<p>I can’t take physics C because its only offered with BC calculus in a triple period and I already took bc calculus</p>

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<p>Can anyone tell me which would look better to colleges?</p>

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<p>It depends really on what you plan on majoring in. I get that you don’t have anything decided but you should at least know what subjects you’re strongest in (you know your strong in math, for example).</p>

<p>I would say that if you plan on goining into the humanities/social science area than Stats would be really useful. Virtually every social science/humanities major requires introductory stat. If you plan on going into the natural science (especially majors like physics or chem) than stats probably won’t be required (may be recommended, though) b/c math requirements are fufilled through Calculus.</p>

<p>AP Physics B does give more credits than AP Stats. Remember that AP Physics B is usually thought of as 2 semester of non-calculus physics with lab (around 6-9 credits w/ a good AP score). AP Stat is thought of as a 1 semester Intro Stats course (3 credits). However, the usefulness of this credit varies. If you plan on going into the physical sciences, than you will probably required to take calc-based physics, which would make Physics B credit useless.</p>

<p>I would look into taking a class like AP Chemistry. General Chem is usually universally required in every science major. It also fufills any physical science requirement, and is a med school requirement. Thus, you would be sure that AP Chem credit would be useul in some way.</p>