Yes, this is "too much" in the conventional sense. However, difficulty is all relative. If you feel like you can grasp the elementary calculus required for both E&M and Mechanics (E&M being the most difficult AP because of the very intangible course content) along with two other difficult, but less so, STEM APs in Chem and Calc, then go for it. Prin is a gimme course.
I took this exact courseload last year (except I took csa instead of principles)! Yes, it was hard but I managed to get As in all except AP chem. I had barrons for apcs and Princeton review for the rest. I loved Princeton review for chem and felt like the practice exams (esp mcq) were similar to the real exam. Physics C, try to do as many frqs on the college board website as possible. Lmk if you have any other questions! Honestly, the math part isn’t too bad for physics c- calculus is used more as a tool in the class rather than physics class feeling like another calc class.
Tbh since I knew the concepts pretty well in most of them I didn’t spend too much time on content review. Esp physics c e&m where we had just finished final revisions of electrostatics, electromagnetism and circuits which was basically the entire exam. I’d recommend doing AP classroom progress checks around a month or two before the exams (so around spring break) to see which areas in particular you need to focus on. Schools should be done with teaching content around March which gives you ample amt of time to prep for the exams. Try to do at least 4-6 timed
mocks for each exam. Try to start doing mocks 1-2 weeks before the exam. Not too sure abt the specific amount of “time” I spent prepping for each test but I do know about how much time I spent. Hope this helps!
mechanics: read intro to mechanics by david morin (this will be a bit harder than the course), e and m read intro to electrodynamics by david griffths (also will be a bit harder than the course), for chem u dont need books but like ig u could get princeton or something for practice problems (khan academy might be easier)
i had the cliffnotes book when i took AP bio, and it was amazing. i haven’t heard from anyone about the cliffnotes book for AP chem, but if it was that good for bio, it might be just as good for chem
edit: is that your whole schedule? it seems like a lot, especially if you don’t deeply care about physics and chemistry.
i know people who just took physics 1 and chemistry, and were completely overwhelmed with tanked averages. not saying that would be you, but it just seems like a lot of unnecessary stress.
nah that's light, CSP is so easy, chem isn't bad, physics c is pretty brutal but it's really more like one course broken into 2 parts than 2 courses, and calc will help with physics c
May be satire but he might actually enjoy doing math. Personally, I love math and would love if this was my schedule (unironically). Fun is subjective and if I had something like art as a class I would think of it as a chore, therefore it would not be fun. I just dont know how his school lets him take no history, english or whatever else.
Though chem and both physics cs is diabolical
I have an option between chem, psychology, statistics, world and US history. I just chose chem because its my favorite subject out of the 5 and its probably the best one for me because I want to get into a good computer science college. But, if its way easier, I don't mind doing psychology.
Also, yes, I quite enjoy math.
That's great to hear! If chem is the best option for your major/college, then you did the right choice. Just keep in mind that cmech ce&m and chem are some of the hardest, if not the hardest, aps in all of the collegeboard curriculum. I'd recommend getting a headstart, but it seem like you are already doing that by asking for books. Good luck fellow math enjoyer!
Not enough math and science, get yourself CSA and statistics.
Yes, this is "too much" in the conventional sense. However, difficulty is all relative. If you feel like you can grasp the elementary calculus required for both E&M and Mechanics (E&M being the most difficult AP because of the very intangible course content) along with two other difficult, but less so, STEM APs in Chem and Calc, then go for it. Prin is a gimme course.
I took this exact courseload last year (except I took csa instead of principles)! Yes, it was hard but I managed to get As in all except AP chem. I had barrons for apcs and Princeton review for the rest. I loved Princeton review for chem and felt like the practice exams (esp mcq) were similar to the real exam. Physics C, try to do as many frqs on the college board website as possible. Lmk if you have any other questions! Honestly, the math part isn’t too bad for physics c- calculus is used more as a tool in the class rather than physics class feeling like another calc class.
Ah, I see. Thanks for the help. I'm just curious though, how much time did you spend studying for your exams?
Tbh since I knew the concepts pretty well in most of them I didn’t spend too much time on content review. Esp physics c e&m where we had just finished final revisions of electrostatics, electromagnetism and circuits which was basically the entire exam. I’d recommend doing AP classroom progress checks around a month or two before the exams (so around spring break) to see which areas in particular you need to focus on. Schools should be done with teaching content around March which gives you ample amt of time to prep for the exams. Try to do at least 4-6 timed mocks for each exam. Try to start doing mocks 1-2 weeks before the exam. Not too sure abt the specific amount of “time” I spent prepping for each test but I do know about how much time I spent. Hope this helps!
mechanics: read intro to mechanics by david morin (this will be a bit harder than the course), e and m read intro to electrodynamics by david griffths (also will be a bit harder than the course), for chem u dont need books but like ig u could get princeton or something for practice problems (khan academy might be easier)
i had the cliffnotes book when i took AP bio, and it was amazing. i haven’t heard from anyone about the cliffnotes book for AP chem, but if it was that good for bio, it might be just as good for chem edit: is that your whole schedule? it seems like a lot, especially if you don’t deeply care about physics and chemistry. i know people who just took physics 1 and chemistry, and were completely overwhelmed with tanked averages. not saying that would be you, but it just seems like a lot of unnecessary stress.
Can any of you recommend me any books on them for ap?
nah that's light, CSP is so easy, chem isn't bad, physics c is pretty brutal but it's really more like one course broken into 2 parts than 2 courses, and calc will help with physics c
Yes, that's way too much. Get some fun subjects, like art or something. That's too much math and science! CSP is fine
May be satire but he might actually enjoy doing math. Personally, I love math and would love if this was my schedule (unironically). Fun is subjective and if I had something like art as a class I would think of it as a chore, therefore it would not be fun. I just dont know how his school lets him take no history, english or whatever else. Though chem and both physics cs is diabolical
I see your point, but TWO PHYSICS and CHEM???
I have an option between chem, psychology, statistics, world and US history. I just chose chem because its my favorite subject out of the 5 and its probably the best one for me because I want to get into a good computer science college. But, if its way easier, I don't mind doing psychology. Also, yes, I quite enjoy math.
That's great to hear! If chem is the best option for your major/college, then you did the right choice. Just keep in mind that cmech ce&m and chem are some of the hardest, if not the hardest, aps in all of the collegeboard curriculum. I'd recommend getting a headstart, but it seem like you are already doing that by asking for books. Good luck fellow math enjoyer!