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Is it a good idea to take physics in highschool? Do colleges prefer to see physics on transcripts than another type of science?

By Haithman (Haithman) on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 04:49 pm: Edit

Physics is prob the best science class to take in highschool and probably one of the most favorable classes to have on a transcript. Plus fiziks is just damn cool and fun.

By F3arxn03vil (F3arxn03vil) on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 07:13 pm: Edit

yes.. do take physics. If you are applying to the "less" competitive schools this course will help you stand out. It really isn't too difficult of a course if you are a loser like me and like math lol.

By Clickspring (Clickspring) on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 09:09 am: Edit

Take a year of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. All three are of the utmost importance

By Zetsui (Zetsui) on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 12:23 pm: Edit

clickspring hit the dot on the mark, you are suppose to take all three, save aps for senior year or take a light ap course for the first three years

By Superacerx (Superacerx) on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 08:57 pm: Edit

Does chem/phys or phys/chem count? It is a chemisty/physics course, a semester spent on both. And what if your high school doesn't offer a physics class???

By Vladimir2004 (Vladimir2004) on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 10:56 pm: Edit

definitely take physics. Many are outraged enough by the American Education system: in Russia students take physics grades 7 through 11. How can it be optional in American public schools is beyond me.

By Justperfect (Justperfect) on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 10:58 pm: Edit

here are the sci classes i took in hs and i got in to an ivy. bio,chem,phy, and mole bio(best class ever)