physics for success in college
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Which course is right for you?
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Modern technology involvesphysics
Leads to a betterunderstanding of any sciencePhysics classes develop
critical thinking skillsPolishes the skills needed toscore well on the SAT
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College success in science,computing, engineering, andpremed depends in part onpassing physicsCollege recruiters recognize the
value of physics classes Job market for people with skillsin physics is strong
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A 1 !"#" $epartment of%ducation study foundthat the strongestpredictor of collegegraduation is somethingstudents do before theyever go to college&'articipate in rigorous,college(level courses inhigh school)and A'courses in particular"Cli*ord Adelman, Answers in the Tool Box: AcademicIntensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelor’s Degree
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#tudents who takeA' courses ande-ams are much
more likely thantheir peers tocomplete abachelor.s degree infour years or less"Source( Camara, Wayne +/00 "College 'ersistence, 2raduation,and 3emediation . College BoardResearch Notes RN!"#$. 4ew 5ork,45&
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AP Physics B provides an overviewof physics topics covering a widespectrum of topics using algebra skills
AP Physics C provides an in(depth,rigorous study of mechanics andelectromagnetism using Calculusskills
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%-cellent training for futurecollege students ma7oring in pre(med, architecture, chemistry,engineering and physics
'assing the A' e-am with a orhigher usually results in a generalscience college credit
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%8uivalent to the introductoryphysics courses o*ered for scienceand engineering ma7ors at mostcolleges and universities
'assing the A' e-am with a or
higher usually results in a credit fora re8uired college physics course
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Combining studies in these twocourses provides the greatest
depth of understanding of contentand applications
'rovides the rigorous preparationre8uired for a college ma7or inengineering or physical science
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Adding multivariable calculus to A''hysics C and A' Calculus 6C allows thegreatest understanding forengineering9physical science students
'rovides the most rigorous foundation
available at the top high schools in thecountry, like the 4C##:
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'hysics is a cornerstone of thise*ort
A' 'hysics 69C, in particular, are acritical part of student preparation
and are essential to thoseinterested in the engineering orphysical science =elds"
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