Physics requirement for science schools?

Newdle
Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:57:48 +0000

Hello! I was just wondering if it’s /required/ I take a full year of calculus-based physics before applying to schools such as CalTech and MIT. AP Physics really doesn’t fit into my schedule, so I’m really conflicted.

My situation is a bit unique, since I have taken the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam and scored a 5 on it. My school spends an entire year teaching Mechanics (I tried convincing them I could do it last year, but they were fervent about not letting me take the class). However I might be able to fit in AP Physics C: E/M next semester. I’ll have to use my Mechanics credit for that… The only problem, then, would be that I’d be missing a semester out of the required “full year of physics.” I’ll be taking Organic Chemistry as a science this semester, and that’s really the only thing that fits. I’m not superman and can’t fly around places to take classes, haha…

Thank you!