Barron's gives you a cursory review on W = Fd... but yea I disagree that AP classes are harder than math/science classes, because even one of the most comprehensive AP reviews can only give you that, nothing else (like bouyant force...etc etc)
, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, AP classes are harder than college classes. 0 0. But they also accept community college classes for credit, so community college classes are still up to the standard of college level classes. Yes, the classes are harder and require more work, but they look good on college applications and students are better prepared for university courses, students are told. Maybe it’s just because anything is harder than taking three months off and working on a suntan. Mainly because:,- For example, I never memorized my multiplication tables, I just found a way to notice certain patterns and if you do that you're able to multiply large number without the tedious memorization.,
- looks good on the application As an ever-increasing number of students complete an ever-increasing number of AP classes, some admissions officers believe that AP courses have been watered down. Although the classes are harder, it is undoubtedly a big plus to be in an environment with other students that want to work as hard as you do. University classes do expect more of you than most community college classes, so most people will consider them harder - and universities offer more advanced courses than community college, and those ARE harder courses. Although the classes are harder, it is undoubtedly a big plus to be in an environment with other students that want to work as hard as you do. And with fewer classes, there are fewer assignments.
- you get college credit for the class They also help prepare you for college classes because their curriculum is based off college … The AP program tends to be a little more common in U.S. schools. Advanced Placement courses give high school students the opportunity to sample college courses and potentially earn college credit. There are two factors to consider when deciding how hard an AP subject is: the difficulty of the AP exam itself, and how the AP class is taught at your high school. Standardization in AP courses is pretty weak, so it’s hard to offer a definitive answer. Taking AP classes can be extremely beneficial for the environment alone, as you will be in class with most of the dedicated and hardworking students in your grade. The high school teachers will still spoonfeed you and explain it to you until it makes sense, but the system is completely different in college - they literally go out of the way to make it more complex than it really is. However when I actually went to college and took the courses, they were much easier, and most of the time you'll never be timed to write an essay about a subject that you may not want to write about. Anonymous. College classes covered more material at a faster pace. Whether dual enrollment is harder than AP classes or not wildly depends on the subject, teacher, and college administering the dual enrollment course. This means students run the risk of not scoring high enough, squandering their efforts to bypass a few entry-level college courses. And yet, many times students take six or seven of them at once – more than students would ever take in college. Top 5 Hardest AP Classes. AP classes can definitely be harder than the intro level courses they represent, but once you move further along into the college curriculum, that's no longer the case. Try some math/science AP's. Since AP courses are challenging and require you to study for a comprehensive exam, they teach you skills that will help you in college classes. ), some students find themselves in a position to choose between many. Some colleges are more difficult while others aren't.,
1st=year physics is known to be deliberately hard in college.
,^^thanks for the insight. Take that for what you will.
,yodastreet - I've heard that Physics C is a lot harder than B is. The most significant difference between the two is associated with college credit.
I'd still recommend taking the ap classes EVEN if the college class would be easier. Reply. Students can take one AP course or more than a dozen, depending on their school, schedule, and goals. You’re likelier to find AP courses available nearby than IB programs. For most, the classes … For some reason, there is this stigma that online college classes are easier. Based on pass rates, here are the seven most challenging AP courses (from lowest pass rate to highest): AP Physics 1 (41.9%) AP Human Geography (48.9%) AP United States Government and Politics (49.3%) AP Environmental Science (49.4%) I've always thought that AP classes were just below college-level, or right on target, but I never imagined them being harder. The content of the actual college class is much more in depth and more about comprehension of the subject than memorization (which from my observations can get you through almost all of AP Chemistry). Colleges will know what classes your high school offers and will evaluate you in terms of what opportunities you had. The high school teachers will still spoonfeed you and explain it to you until it makes sense, but the system is completely different in college - they literally go out of the way to make it more complex than it really is. I wanted to take classes over the summer so that I can start building a strong GPA for transfer, but my mom says that I shouldn’t because they’re harder since they’re so short. Students in AP classes, for example, may find that although they passed an exam, their score isn’t high enough. All AP? Your Schedule. To me college is easier. Students frequently report that AICE classes are easier than IB or AP classes, and many complete their AICE diploma by the end of 10th grade. A rigorous high school course load is very important to selective colleges, and AP courses may be considered stronger indicators of your academic abilities than community college classes. I found AP classes much, much easier and full of "busy work" compared to my college classes. Many college professors tend to go into topics not widely covered by the AP course, and I believe this is true for the AP sciences and math. Not sure if it's true or not, because I've taken neither.
,Well I also took AP world history and AP micro-economics. For most of my classes, my grade consists of one midterm, attendance/participation, and the final. Hi, I was wondering if summer classes are harder than fall/spring classes. The harder classes don’t just prepare students academically.
College Courses are suppose to be more rigorous than AP courses. Also from what I hear the AP foreign language tests are extremely difficult. The class I had to take in college that would have counted if I … There is generally less material to cover prior to the exam compared to courses like AP Biology or AP Chem, resulting in a relatively high pass rate. (Some schools require you to take it.) Its more about the math than the physics, really (which I think is ridiculous).
,In my high school class, we could just stop when we had the equations down ("oh..so three variables...three unknowns...you guys can solve it, lets move on"), but they go over the top to make it confusing here with all the vector math and sig figs/rounding/decimal places and take points off for the silliest reasons you can think of. AP classes can definitely be harder than the intro level courses they represent, but once you move further along into the college curriculum, that's no longer the case. Are AP classes easier or harder than college classes? AP classes vs college classes AP classes vs regular & honors classes. Now I don't have to worry about the humanities courses in college.
,and calc 2 (in college, not the watered down BC version), is usually the point when engineering majors switch to geography :D
,sciencefrenchie, it's true. The most significant difference between the two is associated with college credit. I often hear people ask the question: Are online college classes harder than the traditional in-person classes that can be taken on physical campuses? Some colleges are more difficult while others aren't.
,I'd still recommend taking the ap classes EVEN if the college class would be easier. If you’re attending a top university then AP classes are nothing like college courses. Parents also ask about how GPAs are then calculated for honors, AP, and IB courses. Many college professors tend to go into topics not widely covered by the AP course, and I believe this is true for the AP sciences and math. Because the difficulty rating of the classes is higher than generalized content found in the typical high school subjects, a B grade in AP means more than it would using the standard GPA formula.
The second variable is the actual college you go to. That’s helped push participation up. Further, depending on the school, college classes will often be a lot larger than the classes you took in high school.
I noticed that Both the actual coursework as well as the test preparation for AP test are harder than the actual classes when you take them in College.I especially noticed this in English composition, I didn't do so well on the test because I'm not goo at writing essays in such a short time, especially hand written, because well, I actually like to think about what I'm gonna write first, make it thought provoking, etc.
I noticed that Both the actual coursework as well as the test preparation for AP test are harder than the actual classes when you take them in College.I especially noticed this in English composition, I didn't do so well on the test because I'm not goo at writing essays in such a short time, especially hand written, because well, I actually like to think about what I'm gonna write first, make it thought provoking, etc. AP students must go above and beyond in their efforts to study and perform well. Thanks for watchiiiin. While you may only have access to one of these choices (or even none! 2 years ago. At the last school I worked at, Swarthmore College, it was almost always better to take the harder courses. I was like you in tons of extracurriculars and tons of honors/ AP classes. AP classes can be as challenging as introductory college courses. AP classes are harder than college classes - AP Tests Preparation - College Confidential. However, doing well on high school AP's generally show that you have the capability of learning quick and effectively and that translates well once you reach harder classes. You may find some dual enrollment courses are more difficult than AP classes, while the opposite may be true as well. Generally, college freshman history classes are cake to me. I cannot say for the other subjects. Honors classes and AP classes are completely different from one another in several aspects. 10 Answers. Summer School Is Definitely Harder. They show colleges that the student is capable of successfully meeting the demands of a rigorous college curriculum. Taking AP, IB, or Cambridge courses were a good way to show us that. Microeconomics was moderate. But to objectively rank the most challenging AP classes, we considered AP exam pass rates. Why Gifted Students Shouldn't Take the Highest Level Classes Bill can get an A in calculus, but that doesn't mean he should take the class. I think my use of the word "even" might have thrown you off into the wrong interpretation (sorry).
,Really? Students take these classes alongside their fellow high schoolers, which leaves them unprepared for a true college experience. They're so easy compared to their college equivalent. How difficult you end up finding your classes will obviously depend on what classes you have taken in high school (i.e. Prep for college. Your grade in the class will affect your GPA and overall transcript impressiveness.For example, if you’re wondering, \"Is AP Biology hard?\" the answer depends on a few factors. But many colleges would rather see a B in an Honors or AP course than a higher grade in a regular college prep course. Not sure if it's true or not, because I've taken neither.
,Well I also took AP world history and AP micro-economics. 3. One of the main reasons high school students take AP classes is to get college credit. What’s more, their ability to transfer credits depends not on the time spent in class but on the result of a single test: the AP exam. The answer that most colleges will give you is that it’s better to get an A in the Honors/AP class. The number of AP classes you take can help make your admissions profile more competitive. I was planning on taking the freshman intro course, speech, and general zoology. I lost two points on my last exam because I had 4 sig figs in the x-component of my vector and 3 in the y-component of my vector (and yet the question asked to answer in terms of decimal places, which I had correct). The ideal applicant, of course, earns high grades in challenging courses. Al N on 14 Jan 2021 at 7:11 am Hi Zuleika! I think that the only thing that would make college classes easier is that you have more free time to work.
,I received a 5 in AP Calc AB, but when I took Calc II at college, I had the chance to succeed, but I dropped out because I did not have the free time like Poeme said and because Calc II introduced Work and other physics concepts, which I had no background on, and mathematical application of the formulas in problems of mathematical theory.
,Depends on way too many variables really.
,The first variable is the actual teacher. You won’t be penalized for not taking higher-level courses if they aren’t offered. Also it could be just me because I'm the type of person who thinks comprehension is easier than memorization. Maybe its just me in particular. In the fall, 437 Rogers students were enrolled in AP courses, up from 372 the previous spring. We wanted to see students who challenged themselves and took classes that were geared toward preparing a student well for challenging college courses. Hoping to get a more regular upload schedule going, maybe once a week if my classes this semester aren't super tough. You shouldn’t take AP Chemistry without first taking an introductory Chem class, as the pace of the class is too fast to absorb all of that information for the first time. Also it could be just me because I'm the type of person who thinks comprehension is easier than memorization. Physics C is generally considered harder than B, although B is more broad in topics; and that was implied in my previous post.
and calc 2 (in college, not the watered down BC version), is usually the point when engineering majors switch to geography :D
,sciencefrenchie, it's true. The difficulty of these courses has nothing to do with a student’s personal interest or investment in the material (like a science wiz killing AP® Chemistry or a history buff excelling in AP® United States History), but rather they have more complex material to cover than other courses. AP Psychology is widely considered among students to be relatively "easy" compared to other AP classes. “College is the reward for surviving high school” – Judd Apatow . The program was designed to prepare students for college. Yes, it offers an interesting challenge, and students tend to learn more in those classes, but the usual reason is that AP takes away some of the classes that are required in college. The material will be more demanding, there will be more reading, and the grading will be harder. Generally, grades are weighted to give “extra credit” in the GPA for these tougher courses.