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Enjoying physics and performing well in calculus BC are strong indicators of success in a physics major, regardless of the absence of AP physics in high school. The consensus is that AP courses do not significantly impact college readiness for a physics major; instead, a solid foundation in higher math is more beneficial. Many students who took AP physics found themselves unprepared for college-level courses, as they often underestimated the difficulty. It is emphasized that hard work and a commitment to understanding the material will lead to success in college physics, and skipping AP classes does not hinder one's ability to excel in the major.
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in my high school, we are required to take physics as juniors and i did. i loved physics and wanted to take ap physics but we didnt have that class at our school. would i still be ok majoring in physics? btw, this year (12) i am taking calculus bc and doing fairly well in it if that helps
 
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You would be perfectly fine as long as you enjoy physics. Taking AP courses in high school doesn't mean anything as far as being capable of majoring in Physics in college.
 
Beeza is correct. In fact, you will be better served by taking a good amount of higher math in high school than by taking AP physics in my eyes. AP classes only allow you to get college credit for classes you don't want to retake. At least, that was the way it was when I was an undergrad. And if you are going to major in a subject, you really want to take the complete curriculum in college to better prepare yourself for the future classes and career.
 
In my college physics class the kids who'd had AP physics did worse then others because they expected the class to be as easy.
 
I just started my physics major (I am a freshman in college) and I never took AP Phys and I am doing just fine right now. Just work hard and you'll pass easily.
 
AP courses are over rated. I took AP calculus in high school and only skipped 1 quarter of calculus in college. You'll be fine.
 

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