AP Biology vs. College Biology?
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AP covers mostly High school biology and a little but not all first year College biology.\n\nCollege bio goes in a little more depth in the first year then the last year of AP does.
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University of Maine at Orono has a very large biology program including biology, zoology, botany, molecular biology, and biochemistry.  Excellent research institute while maintaining a low student to teacher ratio (21:1) which is excellent for a school with 10,000+ students.  So you get personal attention while having lots of oppurtunites.
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Curriculum and focus.\nIn HS, there is more emphasis placed on the general education whereas in College you usually get your gen ed over with in the 1st yr, and then focus on your major.\nCollege course work is typically harder than in HS, and the Profs expect more out of you.  You are treated like an adult, and unless you go to a local college and commute, you are living on your own.
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I like the B.A. myself, I think it is more rounded, but a B.S. is more traditional for a science related field.  In general, however, most employers won't care much one way or the other.
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Both programs can provide a great opportunity to enhance your education (and that is really why you should do either, not just to make your college application look better). \n\nI personally would recommend going with the AP courses. AP is a standardized program, and colleges know how to interpret the scores and curriculum. Some colleges are leary of courses taken at community colleges because they are not as standardized. Additionally, it's usually much easier to fit an AP course or two into your high school schedule then it is to take community college courses.\n\n However, AP courses aren't offered in every subject, and some high schools have restrictions on who can take them. Talk to your guidance counselor about which ones your school offers and how to fit one into your schedule. If you can't take one, or are interested in another subject, the community college route would be fine as well.\n\nOne other word of advice: Don't take on more than you can handle. While colleges like to see that students have challenged themselves, they still will be looking for great grades. It is usually  better to have fewer AP courses and better grades than tons of AP courses and so-so grades.\n\nCarolyn Lawrence, \nwww.AdmissionsAdvice.com, the college blog
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I took  both AP and honors  classes all through school  and no it  dosent help at all.  The  work in college is easier but its the challege of mangeing your life ooutside of the classroom  and  the sheer volume of course work you have to do in college that makes it so hard.  The only thing that really helps is  good time mangment skills.
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For pre-med students, a B.S in Biology is better.
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College classes are intense. They are a lot harder than high school and there is no making them up. College prep gets you ready for life, whereas high school only gets you ready for college.
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ADVANCED IS MOST OFFTEN AN AP COURSE MEANING THAT THE TEACHER IS PREPAREING YOU TO TAKE THE AP TEST, WHICH CAN AT SOME COLLEGES BE TAKEN AS COLLEGE CREDIT IF YOU PASS THE EXAM.  I RECCOMEND TO MY STUDENTS TO TAKE THE AP CLASS BECAUSE WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF WORK YOU GET MORE WHEN APPLYING TO COLLEGE.\n\nHONORS MOST OFTEN MEANS A CLASS THAT IS TAUGHT AT THE AP LEVEL WITH NO INTENTION OF TAKING THE TEST.  BASICALLY A TOUGH CLASS WITH NO MAJOR TEST AT THE END.  BUT IT STILL LOOKS GOOD ON YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.
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Firstly - don't major in biology just because you want to go to med school.  A solid biology education is helpful, but med schools are (supposedly) increasingly more interested in people with varied backgrounds!  A biology major is not required... though you will have to meet some basic course requirements.  (Experience working in a medical setting is often useful!)\n\nIf you do choose biology, you could always do research and/or teach!  There are MANY other jobs though... check out this list!  http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/biology.pdf\n\nGood luck!
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It really does depend on the person.  Math deals more with numbers, while biology deals more with the study of life and anatomy.  In my case, I like both equally.  In general, though, especially as you get into the higher levels of math, I think people start to like biology more because they can't visualize and solve math problems.
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I am currently taking AP Bio (I'm a sophomore in Honors classes). I guess it's ok, BUT it is a real challenge. It is not for the "faint heart". I don't mean to sound stuck-up, but i considered myself ready when i applied. You can't just take the class in order to have a way of impressing colleges, which is what some people did. Oh yeah, there's also some freshmen that plan on taking it next year. I personally DON'T think they can handle it even if they claim to have an A in regular Bio; they are too immature. It's not just about the letter grade, you need to apply yourself to the class. And a heads up if you're planning on taking the class: take it seriously and do all of your work. Make sure you understand the concept before moving on.Do NOT procrastinate,you'll regret it. Hope this helps :)
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See if you can talk to any teachers that teach 9th grade biology.  Or any students that are in 9th grade bio.  They could probably give you a good idea of what you'll be covering.  Plus, if you show that much interest in doing well in biology, the teacher you talk to will definitely take notice.
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A BS degree gears you toward teaching Biology/Sciences\nA BA degree gears you to non teaching science positions.\nI  have a BS/MS, plus credits toward my doctorate in biology and teach at a local university.
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it doesn't matter what subject.  what college care is that you're taking AP class & hopefully do very well in class & on the AP exam.\n\nAP courses get credited to college load, but it's good to take college courses.  Think of AP class as college preparing class instead of replacing college class.
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This is not a decision you have to make now. I would say at this point just take General Chemistry and General Biology along with general education courses at the community college and concentrate on making good grades. After you have completed these courses you will have a better idea of what you would like to major in - Biology or something like English or History.\n\nIt is true that the more science you have, the better chance you will have on the MCAT but medical schools do not require that you major in a science. In fact, they are pleased when a candidate for med school has a broad liberal arts education in addition to the pre-med requirements.\n\nI wish you well at the community college. It is really important that almost all of your grades are A.\n\ns
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well, right now i'm in AP ush, AP chem, AP physics B, AP lang, precalc honors, and some other mandatory credits along with 7 extracurriculars. Depending on the teacher who teaches each course,  you might have different work loads, but i would caution you in taking this path because AP courses are very demanding. Be careful of getting yourself tied into a knot. And note, don't EVER Take about 3/4 or more AP classes without an off period unless you have no life or extracurriculars, because i am going insane right now. Take it from someone whose in the position right now.\n\nhowever, if you think you can manage it, it would be worth your while when you get to college. So, sit down, a write a list of all the classes you need and want to take, and list the pros and cons and reason whether or not you need that credit. It is not worth it if you take the class just for the credit and feel miserable all the way through and you didn't even need the credit.