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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

Was it a TJ counselor who said this? Or an external college counselor?

Consider this:
At TJ: AP Physics C covers both M and E&M in one year. The teachers mentioned last spring that they are returning to the rigor of pre Covid years this current school year and that the majority of students take honors physics.

At base HS: AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: E&M are both separate year long courses.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

Did the counselor specify it they expected it junior year? Colleges can see senior year classes

No, DC has other classes they plan to take Sr. Year and cramming AP Physics into Sr. Year would be a tough decision, which is why they're weighing how doable it is to do concurrently with Calc BC

College admissions typically require submission of enrolled 4th-year courses along with transcripts from the first three years. If a B or C appears in AP Calc BC or AP Physics C, it is viewed less favorably than showing an A in AP Calc BC and then having AP Physics C enrolled for the 4th year. I doubt the counselor would by themselves recommend taking Calc BC and Physics C concurrently in junior, especially at TJ. You should ask the counselor: How many students in the past have taken Calc BC and Physics C concurrently without experiencing a drop in grades or needing to switch to the lower-level Physics 1? I suspect you already know what the counselor's response would be.

Certainly, no one knows your child as well as you do, including their study habits and proficiency in math and physics. However, it's wise to err on the side of caution, as mental stress is always ready to take over at the earliest opportunity. If the fourth-year course load is so intense that there is no room for Physics C, and the student is being asked to take on the unusual workload of TJ AP Calc BC and TJ AP Physics C while also taking other TJ APs in junior year, you should reconsider the two-year plan.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

Did the counrselor specify it they expected it junior year? Colleges can see senior year classes

No, DC has other classes they plan to take Sr. Year and cramming AP Physics into Sr. Year would be a tough decision, which is why they're weighing how doable it is to do concurrently with Calc BC

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

Did the counrselor specify it they expected it junior year? Colleges can see senior year classes

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

Who said it's not recommended?
That's totally normal.

Totally normal at TJ?
I have not gotten that impression.

Not recommend by teachers / counselors there.

- OP

https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/courselist/503/12/0/0/0/1

The co-requisite for enrollment at TJHSST is AP BC Calculus.

Physics 1 is not a pre-requisite for AP Physics at TJHSST.

This is reinforced in the Frequently Asked Questions page

https://tjhsst.fcps.edu/FAQSciTech

TJ offers several flexible options for skipping math levels as well as mentioning prerequisites as suggested rather than required. However, a student's success on an accelerated math path largely depends on their math level and proficiency coming out of middle school. Even if two students begin with the same Math 3, one might require two full years to reach Calc BC and struggle to earn a B, while another might need just a year and a summer to reach Calc BC and excel in it while also doing two sports. Although students are eager to challenge themselves, parents are rightfully concerned about whether their child is biting more than they can chew, and find out if any preemptive measures can be taken to avoid possible nightmares.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

Who said it's not recommended?
That's totally normal.

Totally normal at TJ?
I have not gotten that impression.

Not recommend by teachers / counselors there.

- OP

https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/courselist/503/12/0/0/0/1

The co-requisite for enrollment at TJHSST is AP BC Calculus.

Physics 1 is not a pre-requisite for AP Physics at TJHSST.

This is reinforced in the Frequently Asked Questions page

https://tjhsst.fcps.edu/FAQSciTech

I know it’s not require as a pre-req. But since Ap Physics and AP Calc BC are discouraged as co-requisites (but permitted) I’m trying to see if any others have done this successfully at TJ specifically and anything they did to prepare for that to make it work.

- OP

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

Who said it's not recommended?
That's totally normal.

Totally normal at TJ?
I have not gotten that impression.

Not recommend by teachers / counselors there.

- OP

https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/courselist/503/12/0/0/0/1

The co-requisite for enrollment at TJHSST is AP BC Calculus.

Physics 1 is not a pre-requisite for AP Physics at TJHSST.

This is reinforced in the Frequently Asked Questions page

https://tjhsst.fcps.edu/FAQSciTech

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

AP Physics 1 probably would suffice for most Engineering Schools. I really doubt it would need to be AP Physics C.

I think TJ has only two option: 1) Physics Honors and 2) AP Physics (which is C I guess)

TJ Physics 1 satisfies the college expectations of AP Physics 1 (which is phasing out Honors Physics across the USA, in the push form standardization.)

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

Who said it's not recommended?
That's totally normal.

Totally normal at TJ?
I have not gotten that impression.

Not recommend by teachers / counselors there.

- OP

https://insys.fcps.edu/CourseCatOnline/courselist/503/12/0/0/0/1

The co-requisite for enrollment at TJHSST is AP BC Calculus.

Physics 1 is not a pre-requisite for AP Physics at TJHSST.

Ugh keep forgetting to “sign”
^ - OP

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

AP Physics 1 probably would suffice for most Engineering Schools. I really doubt it would need to be AP Physics C.

I think TJ has only two option: 1) Physics Honors and 2) AP Physics (which is C I guess)

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for advice from anyone whose kid has take AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ. I know this is not recommended but DC is considering it for various reasons. DC is strong in math but only on the “normal” Math4/5 in 10th grade track.

Anyone do this and use a tutoring company they would recommend to help get pre exposure to some of the math needed for the physics side of it?

other than college application, what are the reasons for doing Physics C in 11th instead of 12th?

Yes it’s for application purposes. The counselor said AP Physics is normally expected by most of the schools DC may want for CS since it would house within Emgineering. DC doesn’t have an extra space for it senior heat with the other classes they are planning to take.

- OP

AP Physics 1 probably would suffice for most Engineering Schools. I really doubt it would need to be AP Physics C.

Maybe take the TJ Physics, but if taken Junior year or earlier then also sit an appropriate AP Physics Exam, if the school will allow that, to show mastery.

Anonymous wrote:If my kid wants to take AP Chemistry , AP Calc BC and AP Physics at the same time at TJ at 11th, and finished honor Chemistry at 10th, is it possible?

AP Chemistry is doable after Honors Chem. But with other two, read above reply 02/24/2024 21:50