Is it worth taking AP Bio in high school?
Many students feel that taking the AP® Biology exam is worth it. Primarily, AP® courses help students understand the increased difficulty and faster pace that is required in college courses. Doing well in an AP® course can also help to build your confidence academically.
Is Apush worth taking?
Yes, you should. APUSH is one of the most valuable courses that I’ve taken so far in high school, and, although it was difficult, I’ve come out much more aware of my country’s history. You should expect a lot of reading, and also should be proficient at writing.
Is AP Bio easier than AP Chem?
AP Science AP Bio is slightly harder than APES, but will look stronger on your transcript if you only plan on taking one science AP. You shouldn’t take AP Chemistry without first taking an introductory Chem class, as the pace of the class is too fast to absorb all of that information for the first time.
Is AP bio or chem easier?
Generally AP chem will be the more challenging course. More math, problem solving and less memorization. AP bio will be more memorization, lots of material to learn, very interesting (if it is of interest to you).
Is AP Biology harder than AP Chemistry?
Should I take APUSH or AP Stats?
If you plan on majoring in the humanities (or history in particular), I’d definitely recommend taking APUSH because it would actually a) save you money and b) time in college.If you plan on majoring in the sciences, taking AP Stats or APES will be helpful for the same reasons.
Is AP Biology a good class?
AP Biology is fast paced, but there are tons of labs that make it really interesting. If you are considering a career in the lab sciences, you should try to fit this course in before college. Juniors and seniors are best suited for this class, as I would not recommend taking it without normal bio and chemistry.
Which AP classes are the easiest to self-study?
Overall difficulty aside, some AP classes ranked as being particularly easy or difficult if you want to self-study. Here’s how the classes broke down by self-study difficulty: The easiest AP classes to self-study are: Computer Science Principles, Psychology and Environmental Science.
Do I need to take AP classes to take the AP exam?
You don’t NEED to take an AP course to take the AP exam. Take the highest level classes you can in school (honors, IB, etc.), start practicing for the exam with a Barron’s or Cram Plan book, and give it a shot. You can send your AP scores directly to your potential schools and show them how you went above and beyond for your education.