I don't think it would be worth it to be trapped in a class you hate just because it could possibly help in the future. APES is really interesting and I'd recommend it. Depending on how organized you are and how much self-control you have, you could always self-study AP Bio. I'd advise against this, since AP Bio is not self-study friendly. If you're thinking about this option, crack open the Princeton Review AP Bio book. Read a few pages from each chapter. If you understand the material, find it incredibly interesting, and have a background in biology (from a previous course) self-study might be the path for you. It's not for the faint of heart though. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. APES satisfies a requirement at many colleges as well.
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