Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide which AP classes to take next year. Can anyone provide a general ranking of AP classes by difficulty? I know this might be subjective, but I'd love to get an idea of how they compare!
Hi! Keep in mind that difficulty can be subjective, as you mentioned, and may vary depending on your abilities, interests, and the specific curriculum at your school. But here's a general ranking to give you an idea:
Most Difficult:
1. AP Calculus BC
2. AP Physics C (both Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism)
3. AP Chemistry
4. AP Biology
Moderate Difficulty:
5. AP Calculus AB
6. AP Physics 1
7. AP Physics 2
8. AP English Literature and Composition
9. AP English Language and Composition
10. AP U.S. History
11. AP World History
12. AP European History
Less Difficult:
13. AP Statistics
14. AP Environmental Science
15. AP Psychology
16. AP Human Geography
17. AP U.S. Government and Politics
18. AP Macroeconomics
19. AP Microeconomics
20. AP Computer Science A
Easiest:
21. AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2-D Design, and 3-D Design
22. AP Music Theory
23. AP Foreign Languages (difficulty may depend on which language you choose!)
24. AP Comparative Government and Politics
Remember, the most important factor is choosing classes that align with your future academic and career goals, so consider what subjects you're passionate about and how they might connect to your plans. Additionally, be mindful of balancing your course load to maintain both your mental well-being and academic performance. Good luck!
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