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Hi guys! I will be an incoming freshman in the fall and I'm looking for advice over whether or not to use my AP credit. I plan to major in physics, and unfortunately all of my physics classes combined with the prereqs for medical school leaves no room for taking elective classes. Taking the AP credit means that I would be able to take upper level classes in biology and other classes that I'm interested in, but it also means a potential GPA hit and re-learning on my part (I took AP Bio in sophomore year of high school, AP Chem junior year, and AP Physics senior year).
I have taken: Biology (5), Chemistry (4), Physics C -- Mechanics (5), Physics C -- E&M (5), Calculus AB (5), and a bunch of histories.
My schedule for freshman year as it stands (without AP credit):
First Semester
1. Physics 1
2. Biology 1
3. Calculus 1
4. College Writing
Second Semester
1. Physics 2
2. Chemistry 1
3. Calculus 2
With my schedule as it is, I will basically be re-doing classes I have taken in high school (I realize that college classes will probably be harder) for my first year of college, and I will probably do well. However, I'm also bummed about not being able to take interesting courses because I just don't have the time.
I have taken: Biology (5), Chemistry (4), Physics C -- Mechanics (5), Physics C -- E&M (5), Calculus AB (5), and a bunch of histories.
My schedule for freshman year as it stands (without AP credit):
First Semester
1. Physics 1
2. Biology 1
3. Calculus 1
4. College Writing
Second Semester
1. Physics 2
2. Chemistry 1
3. Calculus 2
With my schedule as it is, I will basically be re-doing classes I have taken in high school (I realize that college classes will probably be harder) for my first year of college, and I will probably do well. However, I'm also bummed about not being able to take interesting courses because I just don't have the time.