Do I have to take physics?

BeaconInferno
Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:21:34 +0000

I really want to take IB Bio cells and molecules because genetics really interest me and is something I am interested in studying in higher education, although I haven’t taken physics. I plan to graduate with 6 science credits, double my graduation requirement (Bio, Chem, Anatomy, IB Chem 1, IB Chem 2, IB Bio) Do I really need physics? I could take physics instead of IB Bio, but it will just be normal physics and not an IB class. I feel like I wouldn’t like physics… Also, I don’t have to take a math class next year, as I met the requirements. But I think it would be cool to take the highest math class my school offers so I think I’m going to take IB calc 2, but I could take physics instead.

This is what I plan to do for senior year if i don’t take physics

Senior Tentative
IB Bio cells and molecules (not testing IB)
IB Chem 2 (HL)
IB Modern World History (HL)
IB Pych 2 (HL)
IB Calc 2 (HL class, but not testing as I am taking the SL test this year)
IB Japanese 5 (SL)
Econ/Gov
IB Senior English (HL)

Also with the whole physics vs IB Bio choice, I am trying to get into the top 5 of my class by the end of senior year, and IB classes are weighted and raise your rank. I am currently 11/456

My gut says to go with IB bio but I am afraid not taking physics will hurt me a lot in college apps.