AP Physics 1, SAT Physics, or neither?

actuallysad
Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:01:43 +0000

Hi, I’m a junior signing up for AP tests and not sure about whether I should take the AP Physics 1 test. I’m also enrolled in Honors Physics at my school, which covers about 75% of the Physics 1 material, so if I take Physics 1, I’ll have to self study a bit. I don’t have a lot of free time to self study until May, so I’m considering studying for SAT Physics over the summer and taking that in October.

I’m looking to apply to top engineering schools (UCB, Harvey Mudd), so would it be more important for me to take AP Physics 1 or SAT Physics? Should I just go ahead and take Physics 1 and risk not getting a good score? I’ve already gotten an 800 on Math 2 but no science SAT 2’s, so do I even have to take either test?

(also taking Calc BC and Physics C next year so since I’m going into engineering, should I bother with these physics tests)