Hello, I will be a Junior in High School. My schedule consist of AP Physics C , AP Calculus BC, AP US History and AP Chinese. I have never taken AP Calculus AB nor any Physics classes. I have taken Pre-Calculus and Trig together for my Sophomore year. Will I be okay in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C. I heard AP Physics C is one of the hardest AP classes and very difficult without any previous Physics experience.
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I think those are great classes for your junior. Just make sure you can handle them. I think you’ll do ok in AP calc and AP physics as long as you stay focused and study. Good luck!!
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Actually, Physics C supposes at least one year of Physics (Honors Physics, AP Physics 1, or AP Physics 2). Physics builds on previously learned concepts - taking Physics C junior year without Physics (H, AP1, or AP2), is either hubris or folly. It won’t endear you to adcoms, who’ll mostly shake their heads.
As for Calc AB/BC: is it taught as a sequence (first Ab junior year, then BC senior year) at your school, or as an alternative (take EITHER AB or BC)? In addition, what math class is offered senior year? Indeed, unless your HS offers Multivariable Calculus, it’s better to finish senior year with BC if your school offers AB for juniors. If you want to accelerate, see if dual enrollment is possible, with calc 1 first semester, calc 2 second semester, and one more college math class first semester senior year.
I’m doing fine in AP Physics C, It is a bit challenging but it’s doing alright. AP Calculus BC is a breeze. AP U.S is a bit challenging too. Yeah, I might take Multivariable calculus at a local college. My guidance counselor told me that colleges will appreciate that I took AP Physics already and AP Calculus BC since i’m going to be an engineering major. Not very hard to get a 5, just need a 55 or higher on the AP exam for Physics C. I feel pumped