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What are the best AP courses to take in high school?
I am only in the 10th grade, but I can take AP classes next year. I just want to know the best, and worst, AP courses. #ap #high-school
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Nicholas’s Answer
It really depends on what major you are interested in college! If you are unsure AP Calculus is a good bet since many majors require at least 1 quarter of it, and even if you go into an unrelated field, it will more likely fill a general education requirement!
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Jennifer’s Answer
Hi Nolan, I agree with a lot of the points made and also want to point out that it depends on what college you choose to attend, what you are personally skilled in, and the teaching style of your teacher. For example, if you are not the best at English, AP Literature and AP Lang might be difficult for you or if your AP Lang/Lit teacher grades harshly, that might be a difficult AP class.
Putting that aside though, in terms of how the AP's are ranked and how many people get 5's across the AP's, you should check out this website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/about-ap-scores/score-distributions
The sciences like biology, physics and chemistry are known to be on the harder end as less people are able to get 5's. However, I strongly recommend taking any AP that will add to your knowledge/intended career because having that foundation will really prepare you for college courses compared to if you didn't have them. Good luck!
Putting that aside though, in terms of how the AP's are ranked and how many people get 5's across the AP's, you should check out this website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/about-ap-scores/score-distributions
The sciences like biology, physics and chemistry are known to be on the harder end as less people are able to get 5's. However, I strongly recommend taking any AP that will add to your knowledge/intended career because having that foundation will really prepare you for college courses compared to if you didn't have them. Good luck!
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Rebecca’s Answer
AP courses are always great additions to college resumes. I would not consider any as bad, but maybe more challenging depending upon the person. If you have the opportunity to take an AP course, I suggest you go for it. Best of luck!
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Yasemin’s Answer
Hi Nolan ! I think all AP classes are beneficial some are biology, chemistry and physics and English. I also agree with none being bad but challenging however teachers are always ready to help especially after school! They really expose you ahead of time, especially if you will be pursuing a field in college in those areas. If you pass the exam you can transfer the credits and reduce college debt by not having to take those classes.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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Jasmin’s Answer
Taking an AP language course is great because if you get a 4 or 5 on the AP exam, you won't need to take a language in college. I would recommend you do this if you are bilingual or semi confident in any language course that your school offers.
I think taking courses you are interested in is also helpful. If you take a course you hate or dislike it will be harder to do well in and even harder to pass the AP Exam and get the college level credits.
I think taking courses you are interested in is also helpful. If you take a course you hate or dislike it will be harder to do well in and even harder to pass the AP Exam and get the college level credits.