Should I take AP Lang?

A: Absolutely! Most students who take AP English don’t go on to major in English. However, reading and writing well are skills you will use in nearly all college courses, not to mention organizational skills and time management. Students who take AP courses tend to perform better in college regardless of their major.

Is AP Calc AB worth it?

Is AP® Calculus AB worth it? The AP® Calculus AB exam is worth your time and effort for both academic and financial reasons. AP® courses allow you to leave high school with college credits. They also provide you with the confidence and skills needed to be successful when you enter college.

How hard is AP English Lit compared to AP Bio?

They both have very low 5 rates (5\% for English Lit, 7\% for Bio). But on the flip side, a relatively easy exam, AP Environmental Science, has a low 5 rate of 6\%. Furthermore, some decidedly hard exams, like Chinese, Calculus BC, and Physics C, have very high 5 rates—up to 23\%+ for Chinese!

Is AP Gov hard for juniors?

This class is not too difficult, so even if you are not normally an “AP student,” consider taking AP Gov! This class is for juniors only at my school, and I would tell all juniors to take it. While it is difficult and involves a large amount of vocabulary, it goes in-depth into what you may have learned in fifth grade.

Can I take AP Calc BC without taking AP Calculus AB first?

Pre-calculus is a prerequisite for AP Calc AB, and you also need trigonometry and algebra experience. This is the course after AP Calc AB. At my school, students can take AP Calc BC without taking AB first, but it is not recommended. I would definitely suggest taking AP Calc AB before trying your hand at BC!

What is the hardest AP class you can take?

Here are the AP classes ranked by difficulty, the top 10 hardest AP classes you can take, according to the 2k+ real student reviewers. Physics C was rated as the hardest AP Class you can take, with an average review of 8.1 / 10 (higher score = harder). Physics C – Electricity and Magnetism (8.1) English Literature (7.7) Physics C – Mechanics (7.3)