AP classes? ( : : )

[dyke]

Hello! I've picked my classes for my junior year and I'm not sure if I could handle it.....

My following schedule:

AP Psychology

AP Calc

AP ENG LNG (Is this worth it? I do enjoy writing essays, but in my opinion, my essays are lackluster. On the other hand, I'm also going to take APUSH....

AP US History (APUSH)

AP Physics 1 (Note: It will NOT be Physics B anymore.)

or AP Chem (Note: I'm currently taking Chemistry Honors, and it is quite easy......................... .. hehehhehe)

Elective

Elective

 

In your opinion, would the classes be hard for you? If so, what class would you drop?

 

[gno]

imma pray for you.

[kass]

say goodbye to kpop

[rainbi1]

Wow you must be really smart. Anyway most of those classes are easy~ they are just alot of work! I would drop AP Calc & AP ENG LNG! those two classes are horrific!

[Gloupsidou]

keep it like that if you're capable of going through with it. It'll pay off in the end.

[denizen mars]

imma pray for you.

 

 

but maybe you're one of those kids that can handle that and get all As, I dunno

 

take chem instead of physics unless you like physics. physics is rough...

[cowgirlbebop]

I took most of those classes in HS, except I didnt do AP Physics, I subbed AP Chem for AP Bio, and took AP Eng Lit instead of Eng Lang. I also did AP Comparative Govt and dropped AP Calc halfway through (I got sick and therefore reasons).

 

IMO, AP classes were not nearly as difficult as advertised, provided you manage your time well. Plus they pay off when you get to college, since I was able to get credit for both a literature and a science class, which lightened my course load. In addition, when I took Psych in college, we use the exact same book that we used in HS, so I literally never studied and still got an A.

[Seultoria]

I'd say stick with as many as you can. You'll essentially be done with the first 3-4 semesters of university with these AP classes, and the first two years of university are a waste of time. My high school only had 2 AP classes available when I was attending, so I took the classes but never bothered taking the tests, so take it from me that you want to soldier through as many AP classes as you can so that you/your parents don't have to pay for what is essentially a waste of your time.

[Jon Snow]

dayum. you gonna need jesus with that many aps.

 

in my school they dont allow you to take more that 3 or 4 aps each year.

[kanto]

I would drop AP Psych, and AP Physics, opt out for easier option unless you want a horrific day where all those tests are literally simultaneous. 

Don't forget AP exams in May where you better study up but having multiple AP tests in a row will fry your brain and decrease your chances of passing them to gain your credit. 

 

[cherry bomb]

I would shoot myself in the eye if I were you.

 

 

 

 

Goodluck.

[Salty Pretzel]

I did this when I was in high school. I took most of the AP classes except for AP Lit (useless tbh) since I took English Composition 100/101 instead. Psych isn't hard just A LOT of memorizing. Depending on what Calc class you're taking (AB/BC) it can either be your hardest class (BC) or not really. From the people who've taken Eng Lang, they said it's basically a bunch of reading. It shouldn't be that difficult just time consuming. APUSH is a joke, it's basically Psych with all the memorizing you have to do. I thought Chem was easier than Physics. I suggest taking Chem (since you've taken honors) and Calc together and then pushing Physics till later. When I was in high school, I found Physics easier to understand after taking Calc. Also, it's REALLY important to understand Calc. Like REALLY important especially if you're going to pursue a major heavy with math/science. Calc will honestly be your foundation so I can't stress enough how important it is to get a really good grasp on it. The difficulty of your classes also changes based on the teachers' curriculums. 

 

I really suggest doing this since if you pass all of these and get the AP credits, you can start college taking useful classes instead of a bunch of crap the university requires you to take since you'd have most of them done anyway. When I entered college I was already more than half way done with my degree after my freshman year. Now I am able to do a double major and graduate with a masters in the 4 years it would take me to finish my undergrad had I not taken all the AP/summer classes I took during high school. 

[DramaticTaeyeon"]

Sounds like hell. The most AP classes I have taken at once was 2 this year, AP Calc & AP Physics. (senior year)

I don't necessarily regret doing so, because even though I know I won't get credit for them after I take the test, but it'll help out when I start college.

AP Physics is probably the most brutal. 

& I guess since you're a junior it'll be okay, but trust me DON'T do this to your self senior year, b/c I promise you that at one point your AP classes will be the least of your worries since you're applying to colleges and everything and you don't want to end up failing one class and jeopardizing your admission. 

[berserker46]

Unless you get 4-5 on AP tests, you are not going to take full advantage of AP classes in the sense of waiving GE classes in college. However, the stuff you learn will still be used in case you dont get waived anyway. Your choice.

[dyke]

I did this when I was in high school. I took most of the AP classes except for AP Lit (useless tbh) since I took English Composition 100/101 instead. Psych isn't hard just A LOT of memorizing. Depending on what Calc class you're taking (AB/BC) it can either be your hardest class (BC) or not really. From the people who've taken Eng Lang, they said it's basically a bunch of reading. It shouldn't be that difficult just time consuming. APUSH is a joke, it's basically Psych with all the memorizing you have to do. I though Chem was easier than Physics. I suggest taking Chem (since you've taken honors) and Calc together and then pushing Physics till later. When I was in high school, I found Physics easier to understand after taking Calc. Also, it's REALLY important to understand Calc. Like REALLY important especially if you're going to pursue a major heavy with math/science. Calc will honestly be your foundation so I can't stress enough how important it is to get a really good grasp on it. The difficulty of your classes also changes based on the teachers' curriculums. 

 

I really suggest doing this since if you pass all of these and get the AP credits, you can start college taking useful classes instead of a bunch of crap the university requires you to take since you'd have most of them done anyway. When I entered college I was already more than half way done with my degree after my freshman year. Now I am able to do a double major and graduate with a masters in the 4 years it would take me to finish my undergrad had I not taken all the AP/summer classes I took during high school. 

Very informational!!! thank u

Wait, if you do take English AP and get at least a 4 or 5, aren't you not required to take English courses in college?

[Sicaa]

Keep all the classes if you can handle it (don't screw up and end up failing, drop before it's too late). Definitely take Ap Lang and Ap Calc though. 

[Knee]

I'd say it's not worth the stress. I'm taking AP Calc, AP Lang, AP US History, and just Honors Physics and even that is such a pain. AP Phsycology is pretty easy from what I've heard (I'm taking it next year). 

I would say drop one of the sciences at least. AP Calc is A LOT harder then you might expect. Like seriously. It's going to take up a lot of effort to pass that class.

 

ofc it might be different for you if you're a better student. But I I think it would still be super stressful regardless.

 

If you really want college credit, maybe try signing up for the same classes but at a community college over the summer? That might take some stress off. I have friends that took US History over the summer so they could take more AP classes without being over stressed. 

[Salty Pretzel]

Very informational!!! thank u

Wait, if you do take English AP and get at least a 4 or 5, aren't you not required to take English courses in college?

 

If you pass AP English (4 or 5), then you don't have to take the freshmen english class (ENG 100/101) which is usually required regardless of the major you choose. Passing the AP test gives you the credit for that class unless the university you're applying to doesn't take AP credits like a lot of the ivy schools. 

[gus]

DAMN GIRL

Get ready to lose your sleep

 

I dont really know much about the classes, but i personally wouldn't take all of those

I would drop the ones i'm less confident with

[fgt]

I'm not in the same education system as you, but 5-6 AP classes would be feasible providing that you are an above average student and use your time effectively. Time management is key. It's not something I necessarily have so I cannot offer any advice, but it's very vital. You won't have as much time to do the things you like or spend useless hours on, though.

[yabarthe]

I would take it all tbh. I took almost all AP classes my high school offered and was able to waive a lot of the general ed classes at my university.

 

AP Psych is pretty easy, just a lot of memorization and same with US History. They were probably my fave AP classes I took just because of how easy they were. If you are good at memorizing things then those classes will be a breeze.

 

AP English Lit is pretty easy too but time consuming with a lot of reading and essays and papers. Take it if you're good at managing your time and are able to stay on top of your assignments.

 

AP Calc is the hardest AP class, imo. I had so many people warned me about the class but it was probably the most useful AP class I took. It gave me a strong foundation and solid grasp on calculus so I had easier time when I took more advanced calculus in college. It will give you stress but I suggest you take it.

 

I took AP bio instead of AP Chem/Physics but if you think Honors Chem is easy, go for AP Chem.

 

and good luck, especially around AP testing time. 

[IceHism]

Ap classes are easy and pretty laid back so I say take them