Question by tom v: Necessary to take Physics in HS?
Ahh i dont know what to do here.. I havent taken any APs yet but want to take 3 senior year (im a junior now) I am for sure taking…
AP Psych and
AP Calc which will be easy for me
(took algebra 2, pre cal, and now calc honors)
Now for science I dont know what to do. from freshman year to now i took Physical Science which was an intro to basic chemistry and physics, then Biology Honors, and now Chemistry Honors. Should I go on to Physics Honors? The thing is i love science and I wanted to do an AP (bio, chem, environmental.. i would be able to take any of those)
Would it look bad if i didnt take physics? I was thinking maybe to do maybe physics honors AND an AP science. But i think that might be a bit too hard.. two lab science courses..
oh and i know it will be asked.. i have no idea what I want to do in the future. possibly a doctor of some sort, engineer possibly, no idea
Best answer:
Answer by Leo Junior.
if you want to be an engineer you definitely need physics, if a doctor it will probably be required beacause med school basically requires all sciences and math, ever seen a doctors handwriting? probably wont need to good of english.
:edit: talk to your schools guidance counsellor or check some university websites.
What do you think? Answer below!
Physics is USUALLY a major thing, so you might want to consider taking both physics AND an AP science if you are SO set on taking an AP science. It won’t look horrible, but yeah it is almost entirely expected of a 4 year high school student. I would talk to a college counselor/dean at your school, they can help you best. Also don’t forget if you want to do something science-incorporated in the future, physics would be very helpful for you personally as well- don’t forget it’s not all about looking good for college; make wise decisions based on the knowledge you want/need to acquire to succeed in the future. Goodluck! Hope I was helpful!
PS…maybe you could help me? Please?
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you should never think that it would be bad if you didn’t take any physics. Don’t self- conscious yourself. You know I took Physics Honors already and to tell you the truth, If you love Physical science then take the Physics honors. If you already taken biology and chemistry honors then you should do physics honors because you would be excelling at a proficient level bascially. That’s what I think but you decision is really up to you.
hoped I helped