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Hey there! I am currently at a crossroads regarding what classes to take next year as a junior. I'm stuck between regular physics and AP Environmental Science. I took honors chemistry and honors Algebra 2 this year but was not the best at them. I plan on going onto the pre-med field, and I would like to take AP Biology my senior year. Any recommendations for what I should do?

-Taking honors chem right now
-Took honors biology freshman year
-Plan on taking AP Bio senior year

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Raquel’s Answer

Take whichever one you're more interested in. Medical school's don't usually accept AP credit as fulfilling the prerequisite requirements, so what matters for medical school is really what you do once you're in college. While you will have to take 2 semesters of physics in college, taking it in high school won't make a significant difference in how you do. So if you're interested in environmental science more, take that and enjoy it.
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Taia’s Answer

Hi! I personally would recommend the physics. While APES is a good course, the physics would be more useful to you if you are planning to go onto a pre-med track.
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Gloria’s Answer

Hi Isabel,
Have you met with your counselor to discuss what class you will take? I suggest that you take one class at a time and add a general education or a class activities to it. AP and physic are difficult classes and very demanding courses. If you are confident in your ability, you may go ahead and take those classes otherwise, try to enroll in AP class in your Junior year and the rest, the following year. I hope I answered your question.
Thank you comment icon This was super helpful, thank you! Samuel
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Atul’s Answer

If you want to pursue medical field, focus on Chemistry, Biology including AP courses. Medicine uses many Latin words so either master English or take Latin if offered. Take AP courses too.
Finally, you need to be a good communicator so it helps to take public speaking or communication courses if offered.
Also acquire computer basics - PPT, XLS and MS Word proficiency.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the advice. Samuel
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