<p>Okay, so the physics tariff points for AP physics are split between B and C courses? This confuses me because doing that makes no sense. B just has no calc, and C has calc.</p>
<p>In my case, I took both physics C courses, Mech and E&M… (and obviously no B) so how do the points for that go?</p>
<p>I mean, I don’t understand why they split up the points between B and C when they are not two halves of a course. Physics C is split up into two halves, Mech and E&M. B covers both of those but also a few more topics, and uses no calculus. Therefore, why would I need to do well on both B and C to get the full points, whereas I took two C exams, basically two different classes completely.</p>
<p>They are trying to measure AP physics against A-level Physics, in which students study all of the above and more. For admission to a course where A-level Physics is required, you have to be up to speed with the A-level students.</p>
<p>Yes, therefore I would not expect it to be split between B and C but rather between the two halves of C, because B and C cover nearly the same material but C has calculus. Only things like waves and optics are not covered in C, but I still know them from studying for my SAT II, which doesn’t count.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter what you expect. They are not going to change the UCAS rules for you, but feel free to complain to them.</p>
<p>All I’m saying is it makes no sense. How exactly do they count it if I take only Mech C and Physics B? 120? Or would I need both Mech and E&M C and B to get 120? You see my confusion.</p>
<p>I don’t know why they set it up that way, but you’re going to have to accept it. just take all the ap physics exams if you’re planning on applying for a physics degree (or a degree which would require A-level physics).</p>