chemistry and physics?

Good question. I had the same question from about 15 freshmen a month ago. Some had my advice to double up; some don’t. For those I am pretty sure they can do both courses, I honestly do not think it is necessary to do so even they are capable, talented, and interested in both courses. I am going to put aside my personal phylosophy of education and only look at the reality for you.

1) Your past record. Grades and level of courses you took the first two years are good indicators for your chance to succeed in two sciences the same year.

2) Differences between chemistry and physics related to math. If the avearage SAT math score of students at your school is nearly 550; you are going to take college level or academic level chemistry and physics and you will take Algebra-II next year, then please don’t take physics. If you finished Algebra II this past school year with B or lower, don’t take physics. Both science courses require a lot of Algebra II skills while physics needs even more.

3) What are the highest science offered at your high school. If you take physics and chemistry as a junior, you have a chance to take AP chem and AP physics as a senior, or take one of the two. If you don’t double up junior year, then you will only have one choice of AP left for your senior year.

4) Majors you might have interest. If you are interested in science major, testing out both science courses are important. You can do so in two years to get a good sense of each without being overwhelmed if your answers to 1) and 2) are reserved. If grades are not good in the basics, you might not be able to outperform in two sciences and get into the AP when you are senior. In this case, play safe and take it slow.

High school is full of stress. Stress is good. The more pratice you have now the better you will be in the reality if you get THROUGH it. So be honest with yourself and ask yourself:

“Am I ready?”

By the way, you can always drop one and pick something else available within certain reasonable time. Look into the Program of Studies or Students’ Handbook for those “Add and Drop” info and don’t miss the deadline. If you take this route, be mindful and ask your parents to be on top of you about the deadline. Most of time, you can tell in two weeks.

It really depends on what kind of student you are. If you don’t procrastinate, and make sure to not to study last minute, of COURSE, go do both. It will prepare you for college, when you will have to be taking 3 or 4 hard classes all at once and have to manage your time accordingly.

However, if you feel you have a lot on your load already (maybe you have AP or Honors classes in English, or History/Government), and the physics or Chemistry you want to do is ALSO AP or Honors, you might want to take time to think about the BIG picture.

If you’re still unsure, ask your counselor. He/She will know where you stand in grades and workload, and give a good understand of what may be feasible for you.

Good luck. Chemistry and Physics are VERY interesting.

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