And which one do you think I should take?
2007-09-04 08:57:36 · 9 answers · asked by ? 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
AP (advanced placement) classes are usually more rigorous and more demanding. The point is to prepare you for optional advanced placement tests at the end of your senior year of high school, which can often translate into free college credits if you score high enough. Many high schools also opt to alter your GPA based on the grade; for example, an A in a normal course is a 4.0, but an AP course can be a 5.0 for the same grade.
AP courses usually translate to a closer study of method, more homework, more drilling, and the ability to recall hard facts pertaining to the subject. It's much more difficult, and you'll be spending more hours doing the work. The tradeoffs are the potential collge credits and the higher GPA. Whether or not you should take it depends on your own aptitude, personality, and plans.
In the long run, if you can handle the work, there's no point in not taking it.
2007-09-04 10:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by jtrusnik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AP stands for Advanced Placement. Typically an Advanced Placement class is a little more difficult than a regular AND it prepares you for an AP test that if you get a 3 or higher (out of 5) you can KLEP or SKIP that class in college and get College credit for it from the test.
2007-09-04 09:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by abohn1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AP is often harder, requires a specific test at the end of the year - but depending on the score you receive (1-5 with 5 being the best) you typically get some sort of college credit for it.
I'd go for the AP if you're qualified. If you think you'll do horribly, stick to the regular chem.
2007-09-04 09:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by nixity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AP means Advanced Placement, it's like a college course in High School.
Pros: More credits.
Cons: You'll really be earning those credits, it's harder!
You should make a self-evaluation before deciding which to take, if you have the time and the brains to go for an AP course, then go for it! :)
2007-09-04 09:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A.P. Chemistry is advanced and is more difficult than regular chemistry. If you haven't taken regular chemistry yet, you probably can't enroll in A.P. Chemistry. That's the way it worked at my school at least. If that's not the rule at your school, if you think you can handle difficult work, you should take the A.P. course. Colleges like to see you challenge yourself and usually look at the number of A.P. courses you take when they're deciding to accept you. An B+ in an A.P. course can sometimes be worth the same as an A in a regular course but it looks better on your transcript that you took the more difficult one.
2007-09-04 09:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by abrennan01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In AP you get college credit for it if you pass the AP test at the end. It's a great way to make boring high school classes more interesting.
2007-09-04 09:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by kc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AP Chem - is basicly what is taught as the first chem class in colleges. Once you finish it you can take the AP test and if make high enough on it not have to take Chem in college. The test does cost though. I think I just paid $100 for my oldest to take it.
2007-09-04 09:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AP means advanced placement. You will have to know al of the elements, laws and isotopes.
Take normal it will be way easier...chemistry is not fun! :)
2007-09-04 09:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AP is Advanced Placement...it is harder, but they do count towards college credits..if you are in H.S.
2007-09-04 08:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by Saw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋