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AP Environmental Science: Is it worth taking?

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to figure out my schedule for senior year. I came across the AP Environmental Science course, and I'm considering taking it. For those who have taken the course, what's your opinion on it? Is it worth taking, or should I consider another AP course instead?

7 months ago

I've seen various opinions from students on their experiences with AP Environmental Science. Many students do think it's worth taking, but much of it depends on your interests and goals for senior year.

If you're interested in environmental issues and science, the course can be quite engaging. AP Environmental Science covers various topics, such as ecosystem processes, human population dynamics, resource management, and environmental policy. This class could help you explore future career options in environmental studies or a related field, or it may simply allow you to have a better understanding of the global environment around you.

AP Environmental Science is also touted as one of the more manageable AP science courses compared to, say, AP Physics or AP Chemistry. If you're aiming to take a science class as part of your course load but want to avoid a class that's too demanding, it could be a good fit for you. However, keep in mind that the rigor of the course still depends on your school and the teacher teaching it.

When deciding on which AP courses to take senior year, reflect on your academic strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest. If you're more passionate about another subject or need to prioritize more relevant AP courses to your future major, consider that as well.

Ultimately, whether AP Environmental Science is worth taking for you depends on your individual goals and interests. If the topics covered in the course align with what you want to learn and you think you can manage the workload, then go for it! If not, there are plenty of other AP courses that might better fit your needs. Good luck with your decision!

7 months ago

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