Can you take AP biology without taking biology?
Can you take AP biology without taking biology?
Do I have to take biology before I take AP biology? No you dont! As a matter of fact, when I entered 9th grade, I took Ap Bio with out having any other exposure to biology other than middle school courses. I ended up with a B+, and a 4 on the Ap bio exam.
Why is AP chemistry so hard?
Is the Content of the AP Chemistry Class Difficult? There’s a lot of material covered in AP Chemistry. The course involves memorization of complex principles, mastery of specific mathematical skills, and the ability to visualize interactions between tiny things that can only be represented abstractly.
Should I Self Study AP biology?
The general consensus is that taking on AP Biology self-study with no previous bio coursework is not a good idea, but that if you have taken or are taking honors biology, it can be a solid choice.
What happens if you fail an AP test?
Basically, nothing happens if you fail an AP exam. Whether you get a passing or failing AP exam grade, you can still go to college. Colleges do not take a look at the AP exam as the only a criterion for accepting or rejecting a student.
Should I take AP Chemistry or AP biology?
Definitely take AP Chemistry. College chem goes much more in depth. IMO Chemistry is harder than biology. Intro Biology is easier to make connections and requires less critical thinking.
How do you write an frq for AP biology?
- The first thing that you should do is carefully read the question.
- Take a minute to outline/plan your answer to avoid confusion and disorganization.
- Write an essay: use complete thoughts and sentences.
- Define your terms.
- Answer the question parts in the order asked for by the question.
Is there chemistry in AP biology?
AP Biology does require some chemistry knowledge (basic chem), but the main reason would be that the bulk of your Chemistry knowledge is fresh in your mind. However, I strongly recommend that if you are planning to take both AP Chem and AP Bio that you take a Physics course, even if it is not AP/Honors.