Question(still in HS)

[x1240tony]

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[dentalWorks]

Okay, currently I'm a sophomore in High School, right now I'm taking Chemistry. Last year I took Bio, and next year I'll take physics, then senior year should I take AP bio or AP anatomy & physiology?

your a sophomore in high school asking us to give you our recommendation for what high-school level class you should take in 2 years? Do you see how silly that sounds

Fine I'll play along, your status says "pre-optometry", but I think the pre-reqs are the same as ours.... either AP bio or AP A/P is good IMO. I would do the AP bio because when you first start college, you'll most likely take Biology before any anatomy/physiology.

My advice to you is (and I know u aren't asking about this) if you are rally serious about a career in healthcare, do some shadowing now, its better than doing it when ur in college.

 

[notin]

as far as dentistry, it doesn't matter. i personally would do anatomy and phys though.

 

[Maygyver]

Just do biology. It will cover a larger amount of relevant topics. It doesn't matter at all though.

 

[Mr PS09]

just do bio although it doesnt really matter...college is when everything really matters

 

[WhichRoom]

Go outside, attend social functions and dont take any AP's senior year. Go all out on senior skip day and make tons of noise during highschool. When you start college, major in Biology (no minor) and read read read, then volunteer, shadow, and start some research junior year (the opportunity will open up im sure). Enjoy high school for what it is man lol don't be in a rush to grow up too fast. You have ample time grasshopper 😀

 

[x1240tony]

your a sophomore in high school asking us to give you our recommendation for what high-school level class you should take in 2 years? Do you see how silly that sounds

Fine I'll play along, your status says "pre-optometry", but I think the pre-reqs are the same as ours.... either AP bio or AP A/P is good IMO. I would do the AP bio because when you first start college, you'll most likely take Biology before any anatomy/physiology.

My advice to you is (and I know u aren't asking about this) if you are rally serious about a career in healthcare, do some shadowing now, its better than doing it when ur in college.

I just wanted to know i know its gonna fly im just wonder on what i should take..and pre opt I dont even know why that is on there...

 

[youknowthedrill]

It doesn't matter what you take while in high school. If you are looking at a career in dentistry, your college GPA is extremely important. All dental schools require you to take Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics with labs and they recommend you also take several upper level biology classes. You may be told by your parents and college advisors to take the AP tests to get credit for these courses. I would not do it. Start with the basics in college even though you could probably test out of them and aim for a great GPA.

 

[x1240tony]

It doesn't matter what you take while in high school. If you are looking at a career in dentistry, your college GPA is extremely important. All dental schools require you to take Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics with labs and they recommend you also take several upper level biology classes. You may be told by your parents and college advisors to take the AP tests to get credit for these courses. I would not do it. Start with the basics in college even though you could probably test out of them and aim for a great GPA.

I know all that, it's just that I was wondering if I should expose myself to college type material without taking the AP test at the end.

 

[slm266]

I know all that, it's just that I was wondering if I should expose myself to college type material without taking the AP test at the end.

Yeah thatd be good. Just chill out and develop study habits and social skills

 

[Maygyver]

I know all that, it's just that I was wondering if I should expose myself to college type material without taking the AP test at the end.

That's what I did. It will give you a solid background in the material.👍