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Should I take AP Bio as a junior?
If you don’t take this course as a junior, you may not be able to perform as highly on the exam. However, if no colleges you’re interested in require the SAT Science subject test, I’d recommend AP Lang as a junior and AP Bio as a senior.
Can you take AP biology without taking chemistry?
Because the AP Biology curriculum emphasizes biology at the molecular level, a prerequisite to the course is a grade of “A” or “B” in chemistry. In previous years, students who have attempted AP Biology without a background in chemistry have not been as successful in the course and on the AP exam.
Do med schools care about AP credit?
Generally no, you may not use AP credit to fulfill requirements for medical school. Even if your undergraduate institution allows it, most medical schools will not accept it. Secondly, if you use AP credits to waive certain medical school requirements, you will greatly diminish the number of schools you can apply to.
What is harder AP bio or 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.
Should I take AP Chem?
If you’re planning on being a science/pre-med major in college, then AP Chem is definitely worth it. It’ll help you get out of the silly introductory courses and save you a little money (assuming you get a 4/5 on the AP exam).
Which is harder AP Bio or chem?
Biology is ranked as being the easiest of the science APs, more so than Chemistry and Physics. Perhaps because Physics and Chemistry are tough, they are not universally recommended – roughly 20\% of Chemistry and 30\% of Physics students said they wouldn’t recommend that other students take these classes.
Should I take AP Chem or AP Bio junior year?
Regarding AP Chem, I would suggest taking it junior year so colleges can see your grades for the class and your exam score. This could also help because it may be a lighter workload for you to focus on your college applications during senior year instead of doing AP Chem at the same time.
Is Pre AP biology hard?
AP Biology is one of the more difficult APs based on its challenging curriculum, the low rate of students who earn 5s on the exam, and the consensus from students on the demanding nature of the class. Ideally, you should take an Intro to Biology class before you take AP Biology so that you’re fully prepared for it.
When should I take AP Biology?
Depending on the program sequence, most students enroll in AP Biology during their junior or senior year.
Should I take AP Chemistry or AP Biology?
In short, I would say AP Chemistry because chemistry is required for all science majors in college while biology is not. But really understand your strengths and take the class you think you’ll be more successful in. AP Chem requires more mathematical skills where as AP Bio requires more reading comprehension skills.
What AP classes should I take to become a pre-med?
If you hope to go into medicine or other STEM fields, keep reading to discover which AP classes may help you the most. Students who pursue a pre-med track in college will need to study biology, chemistry, and physics at intermediate and advanced levels.
What are the pre-med requirements for biology?
Note that premedical requirements are changing and students should consult the premedical advisory program for the most up-to-date information. Most medical schools require students to take two semesters of biology (with lab) in college. AP credit cannot be used to substitute for this requirement.
Can I substitute AP credit for more advanced biology courses?
Students may not substitute AP credit for more advanced biology courses. Most medical schools require two semesters of general chemistry, with lab, and two semesters of organic chemistry, with lab.