Taking IB Chemistry SL this year, should I take AP exam also?

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<p>So right now, I'm a Junior taking IB Chemistry SL as part of the IB course load. (I'm hopefully getting the Diploma.) </p>

<p>I was considering taking the AP Chemistry exam at the end of this year on top of the IB Chemistry. </p>

<p>I was wondering, have any of you guys taken both classes or both exams? How comparable are the two curriculums? I'm doing well in IB Chemistry at the moment and I was wondering if the two exams are quite similar. </p>

<p>I would assume so, since they are both about many of the general aspects of Chemistry. I believe that AP Chem is said to consist a lot more history and random facts than IB, so that may be a bit of an issue when studying for it. </p>

<p>So, would you have any advice or suggestions? Should I take the AP exam also? How would you suggest me to self-study the parts of the AP Chem curriculum that IB Chem doesn't cover?</p>

<p>Thanks again.</p>

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<p>I would recommend taking a released ap chem exam. The only full test I can find is the 1994 exam
<a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board;