<p>If you are planning on majoring in one of the sciences or engineering at USC, and you did great in Science AP’s, I recommend the Science Honors classes. They ARE fast paced, and you do have to work hard[ the Physics honors classes use the same textbook as MIT!], but they have much smaller classes than regular intro science classes, better profs [if you have the chance to take the Honors Physics class from Bickers- leap at the opportunity!] and you’ll also meet some of the smartest kids at USC. The TO classes are terrific for those who would love really small classes, intense discussions and the chance to meet the best profs at USC, but LOTS of reading and writing is required. It is possible to combine both, but expect a lot of work right from the start. It is VERY difficult to try to get into TO classes later on, or if you did not accept their initial invitation, so my advise is to say yes, try them your first semester, and see how it goes.</p>