What does AP Physics stand for?

Advanced Placement
In the United States, Advanced Placement (AP) Physics collectively refers to the College Board Advanced Placement Program courses and exams covering various areas of physics. These are intended to be equivalent to university courses that use best practices of physics teaching pedagogy.

Can you take AP chemistry without taking chemistry?

You can take AP Chemistry without taking regular chemistry first, but it is a challenge for most students. There are challenging concepts and skills to master with a subject like chemistry that often needs more than one year of learning. By taking regular chemistry before AP, you have a better chance of success.

Is AP Physics B being discontinued?

AP Physics B has been discontinued. Below is information to help school and district administrators plan to implement AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2, as well as information counselors can use to advise students of the best science sequence for them.

Does MIT give credit for AP classes?

College Board Advanced Placement Examinations MIT grants credit for a score of 5 on some College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams. It does not grant credit for secondary school courses teaching AP curricula, or partial credit for lower scores. If you take an AP exam more than once, only your higher score will be counted.

What are the prerequisites to take AP Physics 2?

Prerequisites 1 Physics 1: Unlike AP Physics B, which recommended a prior high school physics course, no prior course work in physics is… 2 Physics 2: Students should have had AP Physics 1 or a comparable introductory course in physics. Students should have… More

Do I get credit for taking the AP Computer Science exam?

No credit is given for the Computer Science AP exams. Credit for 18.01 will no longer be granted with a 5 on the Calculus BC AP Exam. In order to get 18.01 credit, students will need to pass the on-line 18.01 ASE this summer.