The "R" word?

golden130 · 05-10-2008, 02:08 PM

Ok, I'm wondering if I actually have a problem, or if I'm just worrying myself:

So when I was filling out my UC application, under the "AP tests" section, I put down the two "AP Physics C" tests (Mechanics, and Electricity & Magnetism). The test I'm actually taking, as I later discovered, is AP Physics B. Personally, I'm not too worried about this, mainly because it seems like the "C" tests essentially cover the same material as the "B" test, just split into 2 parts, and it's not like I just didn't take the test, I simply put down the wrong one. Also, I've heard that colleges care little about senior year AP scores, as they aren't reported until after you're in anyways... and either way, I'm still taking an AP Physics test.

I also found out that the actual AP Physics class (which I received an A in) is not on my application; I forgot to report it. Of course, taking (acing) an extra AP course beyond what I reported on my application could only help me... right?

Anyone? Input, speculation?

Golden Bear · 05-10-2008, 02:44 PM

Physics C does not cover the same material as B for one. C is way harder as it is a calculus based class. Taking B instead of C doesn't really matter unless you're in CoE because getting double 5s on Mechanics and E&M will let you skip out of Physics 7A IIRC. Taking Physics B does nothing but give you units.

franglish · 05-10-2008, 02:49 PM

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Also, I've heard that colleges care little about senior year AP scores, as they aren't reported until after you're in anyways

That is true. In fact, you don't even have to report your AP scores at all. The problem could lie in the fact that your HS transcript might be different than what you already reported as taking. You might want to ask your GC for advice. I would guess that the best advice would be to just leave it alone. AP results in many schools are just used for placement and, in some cases, for receiving credit. I don't have any idea how Berkeley uses them, but I am sure you can find that on their web site.

dstrivenmarch · 05-10-2008, 06:45 PM

I think we don't get any credit in engineering school for taking AP Physics E&M.

Castel · 05-10-2008, 06:48 PM

That's what I thought too.

rlh0234 · 05-10-2008, 11:31 PM

Just call the admissions office and tell them what happened. They check these things before you start class in Fall. I doubt that your situation is a big deal, but why take a chance on something bad happening?

ownagerisms · 05-10-2008, 11:43 PM

You pass out of Physics 7A if you get a 5 in Physics C Mechanics.

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