Should I take AP Bio?

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If you find yourself mentally prepared to take the course, I would recommend it. I also plan on taking AP Bio next school year. I chose to take the class because I enjoyed my time in the intro to biology class I also took 2 years ago. If you believe you can take out the time to study and prepare for a grueling AP course, then by all means take this class. Just be sure you put in the time required in studying and preparing to meet the expectations of AP Bio, then you can ensure your GPA and class rank do not get negatively affected.

I think you should definitely try to take the course if you have an interest in biology, general STEM, or pre-med, but try to take other APs if you're not going down those paths. From the perspective of my high schooler self, many of my friends, especially those who want to become doctors are taking AP Bio. While they say the memorization can be difficult at times, there are very minimal calculations and they say it's not too hard of a course. (Generally, in these AP Sciences, the AP test is much harder than the coursework which is beneficial to your GPA.) At the end of the day, if you have an interest in the course, go for it. What's the worst that could happen? As long as you approach it with the right mindset and attitude, you'll be fine. And, because you're #1 in your class, I would assume you're quite intelligent as well, so you'll learn.

What I have found is that anything is possible. The catch is, you have to be willing to put your head down and work for it. Is AP Biology something you are interested in? Are you looking at potential Biology-related or STEM related majors once you get to college? I think that if AP Bio is something that interests you and is applicable to you, then you should go for it because you will end up enjoying parts of it. It is worth noting that colleges really don't like the 4.0 GPA students who took no challenging courses. It is important that along with a strong GPA you also have the course rigor to show for it. If I were you, I would dip my toes in with an AP class or two in your sophomore year to see how you like it. If it turns out you excel in the rigor of AP classes, then continue to take them. AP Bio is a great way to get started with the AP courses because there is a lot of support online as well. Finally, to be successful in AP courses, you mustn't focus on your GPA. I've found that I really began to learn when my focus shifted away from my grade and shifted towards my learning and comprehension. If you focus on those instead of a grade, you'll have far more success in APs. In conclusion, look at your priorities. If you want a rigorous course load to appeal to the top universities then I would recommend you take the courses, especially if they align with your interests and future plans. If not, then don't fret. You will find other opportunities to prove your excellence to colleges.

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