AP 1 or AP 2?

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Hi there!

So I haven't taken AP since last year(august - december), and I was going to take AP 2 this fall. Well, since my school changed the point systems I'm pretty sure that I'm going to end up taking AP 1 over again, as Chemistry was a hard class for me.

So my question is this, should I take AP 1 over in the Fall(I'm taking an entirely different teacher than before) to help me refresh the information I haven't touched in a year and be better prepared for her AP 2. Or, should I stick with my original plan, and just take AP 2 this fall?

Just wondering from some fresh eyes. :) I want to do my best possible, and my school just up'd the difficulty of admissions.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, illusion9376:

If you've not had AP1 before, then take AP1 as AP2 builds upon the skills and knowledge learned in AP1.

Thank you.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

I've actually already done AP 1, but last year. Basically, I'm trying to decide if I do AP 1 again, then AP 2. Or if I do AP 2, then AP 1

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, illusion9376:

If you did well (A or B) in the course, and it is a year or less, then go for AP2.

Thank you.

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I agree with the last post. If you did well in ap1 a year ago, then I would suggest going right into ap2. I don't think you should go back to it when you can simply review the material, your notes, & watch YouTube videos.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

The only concern with that is if I don't retake ap 1, I'll most likely only get the 7 out of 8 points. If I do, I'll get 8/8 - given I end up with an A. I ended up with a B+ in ap1, and was VERY slightly off from an A-. I also have a B+ in chemistry. I'm hoping to manage with an A in ap2. But as I said, it would give me a 7/8.

Thanks guys!

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Do well on whatever entrance test your school uses. That should more than make up for the one point.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

Let's hope so! It's the TEAS, and I've not heard of anyone getting the 4/4 points on it. But I know I'll get the max out of my co req grade.

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