Do I Have to Take Physics in High School?

MrMom62
Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:35:00 +0000

You really don’t want to dodge physics just because it’s too easy - there’s no penalty for that if that’s all they offer. Elite schools really prefer students to have had at least one course in all three basic sciences over any other combination, especially if you’ll be taking anything science related in college. (I am reminded of one of my students who insisted she didn’t need to take physics or chemistry, because she wanted to be a doctor, all she needed was bio. I had a recurring nightmare that I was going to wind up in the ER, and she was going to be my attending. Thank the gods that career path didn’t work out.)

If you wanted something more challenging, taking an Intro Physics class, calculus based, senior year at your local community college might be an option. Talk to your GC about how easy that is to do at your HS.