When to double up on science?

<p>Yes, I know. I have varsity baseball freshman year.</p>

<p>Just saying, because I was “that kid” who was waaay to college focused. You’ll burn out quicker than the smallest candle. </p>

<p>BTW baseball involves tryouts, which don’t always go so well. Hubris is a dangerous thing too. </p>

<p>I’m just saying, you’re more than just what’s on your resume, don’t get defensive.</p>

<p>@PurePhysics: If you are planning to major in the field of science, which I am speculating you are. Then you should definitely consider doubling up every year except freshman year, if you haven’t already exhausted your options. This is due to the fact that the transition from middle school to high school is very abrupt. You do not need to kill yourself your freshman year, try to enjoy high school a little.
You must be aiming for an Ivy school taking those classes. Many high school students only manage to make it to AP Calc BC by their senior year. This is utterly remarkable that you are taking it as a freshman. Your middle school must be outstanding to offer pre-calc to 8th graders.</p>

<pre><code> As for me, I plan on having 9 Science credits by the time I graduate. It is my passion and I hope to double-major in this area.
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<p>Nate~ </p>

<p>Are you recommending that I shall finish high school science with a schedule such as:</p>

<p>Freshman Year: AP Chemistry
Sophmore Year: AP Physics C and AP Biology
Junior Year: AP Environmental and a College Science
Senior Year: Two college sciences</p>

<p>Yepp, I am. That is what I am doing, and taking summer classes to get even more ahead:)
Also a little advice, AP Physics C is not needed unless you plan on becoming an engineer. Try taking AP Physics B, it is very tedious but beneficial.
But classes and grades aren’t everything. You will also need outstanding EC’s and awards if you want a shot at top colleges.</p>

<p>Yes, I know. Here’s a question:
Why can a textbook be used for both AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC?</p>

<p>Because BC is pretty much the same thing as AB. But, BC is a lot faster paced and covers 2 semesters of college Calculus. People who take AB are often forced to, due to the fact that their high school doesn’t offer BC or they are smart enough to opt out.</p>

<p>I find it interesting that the list of approved textbooks (College Board’s List) for AB is the same as BC.</p>

<p>AB does a little more than half the book which BC finishes the book.</p>

<p>Man I love your threads.</p>

<p>Both AP Calculus classes cover topics in single variable calculus. Most standalone textbooks will cover all of single variable calculus. I have a complete version of a textbook (Stewart 7E) that covers multivariable calculus as well as some differential equations stuff (it’s about 1,200 pages long).</p>

<p>What’s the ISBN on that?</p>

<p>I have this book:
[Amazon.com:</a> Calculus (9780538497817): James Stewart: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-James-Stewart/dp/0538497815]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-James-Stewart/dp/0538497815)</p>

<p>But you seem pretty smart, you might benefit from a more rigorous book like this:
[Amazon.com:</a> Calculus (9780914098898): Michael Spivak: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Michael-Spivak/dp/0914098896]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Michael-Spivak/dp/0914098896)</p>

<p>Thank-you. I will look into that. However, I must say that I despise the way most AP Calculus textbooks explain the material.</p>

<p>Slow and steady wins the race. It’s more important that you learn things well than you take several science classes a year. You can do that in college, why rush? Learning is about more than getting good grades, it’s about creating a conceptual base and building intuition. This is especially true in math and physics. That being said, just take a normal number of academic classes each year (math, science, history, english, a language) in the most advanced level recommended for your grade. Don’t try to skip ahead, it’s not worth it in the long run.</p>

<p>^exactly. Learn because you WANT to learn it. You may be ahead of your peers with that schedule, but you will greatly be lacking in true “knowledge”.</p>

<p>Sent from my SGH-T959V using CC</p>

<p>agree with Bioboy</p>

<p>How will I be lacking in true “knowledge”? I’ve already taken Honor Chemistry and Honors Biology, and the only math classes I’ve skipped are 6th grade, Pre-algebra, and Algebra 2. All of which I had to test out of to ensure that I knew the material. I’m really not missing anything with that schedule because I’ve taken all of the prerequisites for mathematics and science. Neither AP Physics C or B require a prerequisite nor does AP Environmental.</p>

<p>Geeze kid, we get it, you’re the smartest kid who has ever lived. Go study for your next AP test or something, okay?</p>

<p>I never said that, but people are stating that I will not have true knowledge and what not.</p>