<p>Just wondering which AP classes are best to take in HS before going into an Engineering class or is it just best not to skip theses classes with AP's?</p>
<p>AP physics, chem and calculus seem pretty important. My daughter is a freshman engineering student at one of the Ives. She used her AP scores to place into higher level classes but not as a replacement.</p>
<p>I recommend taking these classes if you are devoted to understanding all the material and concepts.</p>
<p>AP Physics I
AP Calculus I
AP Calculus II</p>
<p>Choose the most rigorous available courses in math, science, and English. I.e. calculus BC if available, physics C if available. Or dual-enrollment courses in math and science suitable for students intending to major in engineering.</p>
<p>Whether to use AP credit to skip the introductory courses and take more advanced courses depends on various things. Assuming it is allowed by the university, consider the AP score. A score of 5 leans toward advancing ahead, while a score of 3 leans toward retaking. If old final exams for the university’s courses that may be skipped are available, try them to check your knowledge compared to what the university expects you to have learned in those courses.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that AP Physics B will not give you any credit if you’re an engineering major because it’s meant to be a physics course that covers most topics in physics without going into depth. It’s still difficult because of the breadth though. If your school offers it, take AP Physics C courses and exams. At my school, you need a 5 on the AP Physics C exams to skip the physics courses for life science major, but doesn’t count for engineering majors. Every school is different though. Look at the AP policy for the colleges you plan on attending. Even if it doesn’t count if you get a 5, STILL take them and you have a head start.</p>