AP Bio-Subject Tests Freshman Year?

destinedforND
Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:14:32 +0000

Hey, hs class of '21 freshie checking in. Currently I’m taking a year long course in regular bio at my hs (no honors is offered). I plan on taking a one semester course in advanced biology next year, but I asked my GC and they aren’t sure if it’ll be held first or second semester yet. I talked to the department head at my school and he advised against self-studying AP biology this year (not offered as a course at my hs), instead waiting to do it my sophomore year. I didn’t ask about taking the SAT subject test on it this year, but I was hoping to do that as well. I started an online AP bio course but I am unsure on whether to continue or take the teacher’s advice, as well as wondering if I should take the subject test at the end of this year or wait until next year. Any help is appreciated!

P.S. yes, I would really like to self study this course, as I am hoping to get into a top rated pre-med BS/MD program, or a BS pre-med track.