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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What specific elements of the tests is she failing at?

Very broadly, Chemistry has two aspects, one really math/equation heavy and then one aspect that's really just a lot of memorization.  You can reason your way through the first aspect,  but the second part just requires you to commit things to memory.  I majored in Chemistry and I always found the memorization aspect much more challenging.

For the math/logic portion, practice problems will help.  For memorization, I did a ton of flash cards and would go through them over and over.[/quote]

NO. Sorry to hijack - DS is interested in chemistry but unsure about path.  Besides Chem and AP Chem, are there other high school classes?  In college, what classes did you take/enjoy?[/quote]
There is not a job market for a chemistry BS, so he'll need to plan on a chemistry PhD, medical school, or double major with something more marketable (e.g., business or communications).

Fun college classes include things like Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biomolecular Science, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Material Science, Analytical Chemistry, and lots of labs.[/quote]

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