Which AP science to self-study/should I drop calculus?

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<p>My counselor is adamant not to fix my schedule conflict, but in short: I signed up for Calculus AB, which is only 2nd and 4th period, and AP Chem, which is only 2nd, and Orchestra, which is only 4th.</p>

<p>I cannot drop orchestra due to my leadership role.</p>

<p>Right now, my schedule is set so I'm taking AP Chemistry and AP Statistics. If I do this, I'm planning self studying AP Biology and AP Calculus AB. How would this look for colleges? Is it manageable?</p>

<p>Otherwise, I could take Calc AB and do AP Bio (maybe Physics, but I don't see a need?), then self study just AP Chemistry. This, I heard, is impossibly difficult, but I am determined to take both Bio and Chem tests in May.</p>

<p>What do you think I should do--take Calc and not Chem, or take Chem and not Calc?
Thank you so much.</p>

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<p>Ouch /: Calc and Chem are both considered “heavy hitter” AP’s (one’s that are harder to self-study than like human Geo</p>

<p>Considering AP Chem is MUCH MORE DIFFICULT and you’re only taking AP calc AB i was would highly advise taking Chem as a class,</p>

<p>and find the AP calc teacher explain your situation and ask him for help when you need it.</p>

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<p>Calculus is more commonly accepted for subject credit and applicable to more majors than chemistry is.</p>

<p>Is calculus BC offered at your school in different periods? Or can one or both be taken at a community college?</p>

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<p>@ucbalumnus - I’m checking on the BC class, but I’m quite sure it’s offered at the same time as AB. Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor resources to take them at a community college. :confused: That was definitely my first option, but now it isn’t.</p>

<p>@div - Sounds like a good plan.</p>

<p>I’m not too worried with what I like --I’m pretty fond of anything. What I’m worried about is how it’ll look for colleges. Honestly. Yikes D:</p>

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<p>Thanks, any more suggestions/stories/advice? :)</p>

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<p>Bio and Environmental Science are easy. Chem is too hard, waste your time doing something else. physics kinda depends, but I don’t know much about that. I just know bio is easy if you read hehe :cool:</p>