@smokinact, she will likely have to take chemistry one way or another. The problem with AP is that the credit application varies from school to school. Some will accept it as a full lab and lecture replacement, some for half only, usually lecture, some not at all. To make matters worse, at some schools it varies based on the AP score. So, depending on where she ends up, she could take AP and still have to take it again in college. I don’t think not having it will compromise her admission potential. It’s a pretty small piece of the puzzle, especially given the fact that she’s taking other rigorous courses. Good luck!