Should I take AP Computer Science Principles after I took AP Computer Science A?

ccuser00
Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:36:41 +0000

I took AP Computer Science A sophomore year, and I can take AP Computer Science Principles next year, my senior year.

The teacher of that class said that the two classes were different, and she recommended I take the class.

However, I’ve also heard that AP Computer Science Principles is basically an easier version of AP Computer Science A.
People have told me that taking Principles next year would be a step down and that I would not learn anything new, that it would not be worth my time.

I have an interest in computer science and might pursue it in the future. I’m just conflicted, because if Principles is an easier version of AP Computer Science A, it might not be worthwhile to take.