I am currently a junior in high school and taking physics as my science class this year. next year i could either take AP Biology or a Sports Med. class. I already took Biology 1 freshman year, and chemistry sophomore year. ok so here’s the question, would colleges rather see you take AP Biology or Sports Med. if you were interested in pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist?
#1 by mistify on February 11, 2010 - 2:07 am
It depends on the caliber of school to which you will apply for your undergraduate education. If a top teir university, stick with the AP bio. If going to a state university or liberal arts college, take whatever interests you more. Most colleges are just looking to see that you’ve taken 3 years of science; but if entering a highly competitive university where you wouldn’t be admitted for just good grades, then I’d take the AP bio.
#2 by NE2SW on February 11, 2010 - 6:14 am
I would say, AP Biology. If it were me, I’d check and see if you could take this at a college and get credit for both H.S. and college, save time later.
As a P.T. student, you will probably have to take a sports medicine class anyway. It is unlikely that you could now take this same class while in H.S. and get college credit as there are probably prerequisites, but check.