Should I take both AP Physics 1 C?

Many college programs only require one semester of algebra-based physics for a science requirement, and AP Physics 1 may cover that requirement. However, if you want to pursue a degree in engineering or physics, then you should expect to take at least one AP Physics C class, if not both.

Is AP Physics harder or AP Chem?

Both are hard. In fact chemistry and physics 1 have the lowest passing rates of any AP exam. Having taken both, I found chemistry harder, but other found physics harder.

Should I take AP Physics or AP Physics C?

AP recommends Physics C (along with AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC) for students aiming for engineering or physical science majors in college. However, taking AP Physics 1, Physics 2, and Physics C might be overkill—you would lose time taking other science courses, like biology and chemistry.

Should I take AP chemistry or AP Physics?

It depends on what you’re interested and what you plan to major in in college. If you want to study chemistry or chemical engineering, then take AP Chem. If you plan to study some type of physics or other engineering as an undergrad, you should take AP Physics.

Which AP physics should I take first?

So if you want to take Physics C, start with AP Physics 1 (or a regular physics course), and then take AP Physics C, which will give you a total of two physics classes during high school. Physics C is intended as at least a second-year course, so don’t jump into it unprepared.

Is college chemistry harder than AP Chemistry?

AP Chemistry is harder than regular chemistry because it dives deeper into the topics and involves more in-class work and homework. Teachers give the same amount of guidance on information, but students in AP courses are assigned more work and must complete it in a faster-paced environment.

Can I take AP physics without taking physics?

Prerequisites. Physics 1: Unlike AP Physics B, which recommended a prior high school physics course, no prior course work in physics is necessary for students to enroll in AP Physics 1. Students should have taken or be concurrently taking precalculus or an equivalent course.