AP Chemistry or AP Physics?

[erub]

Which one should I take, my senior year in H.S.? I think the AP Chemistry teacher is slightly better, as I've had both teachers before. A lot of my friends are taking AP Physics though, so I think it should be more fun. I'm thinking about being an Enginnering major, and I'm wondering if I take Physics if I will have to retake it in college anyways, even with a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam. Chemistry on the other hand though would possibly complete all of my enginnering chemistry requirements, assuming I do well on the AP? Last year I struggled more with Physics though then any other class I took, while I found Chemistry to be pretty easy my sophomore year.

 

[DanJ]

Team Sports.

 

[Ameesh]

take physics, you'll probably have to take it agin using much more advanced math in college but you'll be glad that you had a strong fundemental.

 

[CowSandwich]

AP physics, even though I only got a 3 on the AP test.

 

[iamwiz82]

physics will be of more use to you in college, if you decide to get a Bachelor of Science degree

 

[Danman]

Take AP Physics just because your friends are in there.

 

[RDMustang1]

I enjoyed HS AP Chemistry more (just due to the teacher I had), but AP Physics was fun too. Both counted toward college for me. I would go with whichever you enjoy more (or feel you need to learn more)

 

[Siva]

I'm taking AP physics next year, I've already taken a year of chem, I don't think I want another one.

 

[Scootin159]

AP Chem = fun

Need I say more than potato guns????

 

[Sybren]

I took AP Chem last year and started AP Physics this year (today, actually ). Personally, I love chemistry, so I would recommend that... but my best practical advice would be to take whichever subject is more interesting to you.

Edit: BTW, is it AP Physics B or AP Physics C that your school offers? If it is B, I would definitely recommend taking Chemistry. I've heard alot of schools won't give you credit for Physics B regardless of what you get on the AP exam, because it's Physics without Calculus.

 

[slanginhard]

i didnt get credit for Physics at UCLA, 4 and 5 on the tests. Wouldnt have gotten credit for Chem if i wouldve taken it either. I would take physics though, just because itll help you when you have to (probably) take it again

 

[zippy]

I'm taking AP Physics next year (junior year) then AP Chem my senior year. AP Chem is very easy aparently which is why I want to save it for a slacker senior year.

 

[TallBill]

if yer smart during yer "slacker year" you truly slack and dont take anything tough.. geez.. get early release or somethin.. i got the last two periods off and the period before that i had lunch and guidance runner.. let me tell ya tho, i had one helluva tough pe class

 

[LanEvoVI]

First of all, are you talkin about AP Physics B or C? B/c don't take Physics B...it's a waste of your time if you're going to be an engineering major.

I took both classes in high school and it really helped me out in College b/c i got credit for both classes in college (helped that I got 5's on both tests). I'd say do whichever one you think you'll find easier, b/c it's your senior year and you're not gonna wannad do any heavy thinking after winter break...hehe.

Good luck!

 

[MustPost]

I would say physics if you to be an engy

 

[Mday]

i took physics C. it was piece of cake. um, a huge fukking cake...

um, ap chem is harder than chemistry in college.

and physics C is harder than college physics (depending on teacher)

 

[erub]

wow pretty indecisive here, I think we are taking Physics C though, as you have to be in Calculus in order to take AP Physics. As far as the difficulty, I think both will be about the same level, maybe Physics will be slightly harder.

 

[OSUdrunk]

Chem. Physics won;t get you any credit most places unless it's Calc based. But many places will accept 4 or 5 on Chem.

 

[OSUdrunk]

Check with colleges you are interested in to see what credit they give.