Should I take chemistry or chemistry honors?

General chemistry is aimed at the student who needs to take chemistry, while honors chemistry is aimed at the student who wants to take it. The attitude difference between the two makes a big difference in the feel of the class.

Which is better AP or honors?

Are honors classes considered lower than AP? In a way, yes. AP classes typically have a higher GPA weight because of their difficulty, and they may cover more challenging material. Since AP classes provide college-level coursework, schools may value them more than honors courses.

Does AP Chem look good for college?

AP Chemistry looks great on your transcript or on a letter of recommendation. More and more of the best colleges and universities are looking for ways that students have distinguished themselves in high school.

Is AP Chemistry the same as honors chemistry?

Honors Chemistry is NOT the same thing as “Pre-AP” Chemistry; students will still experience a significant “jump” from Honors to AP Chemistry which will challenge them to apply their prior knowledge, deepen their understanding of chemistry and apply that knowledge to complex problems and experiments.

Do universities care about honors?

The answer that most colleges will give you is that it’s better to get an A in the Honors/AP class. And most highly-selective schools will expect that you do. But many colleges would rather see a B in an Honors or AP course than a higher grade in a regular college prep course. Colleges may be put off by this.

Is AP Chem worth taking?

If you’re planning on being a science/pre-med major in college, then AP Chem is definitely worth it. It’ll help you get out of the silly introductory courses and save you a little money (assuming you get a 4/5 on the AP exam).

Should I take AP Chemistry without taking chemistry?

AP chemistry is a rewarding but extremely challenging class. Although students are allowed to take AP chemistry without first taking regular chemistry, it is considerably more difficult and typically only very advanced and self-disciplined students are likely to be successful.

What can I expect from honors chemistry?

Acellus Honors Chemistry provides students with an in-depth introduction to chemistry. Students are introduced to various forms of matter. They learn about the basic components of the atom and electron orbitals. They will learn about chemical bonding, practice stoichiometry, and learn basic reactions.