The Definitive AP Tier List
TLDRIn this video, the enthusiastic host dives into a personal ranking of all 38 AP (Advanced Placement) classes, sharing his experiences with 13 of them and providing first impressions on the remaining 25. The host candidly discusses his journey through AP Biology, 2D Design, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Spanish, English Language and Composition, Literature, Psychology, US Government, US History, and Chemistry, placing them in various tiers based on his enjoyment, learning outcomes, and the classes' relevance to his interests. He also ranks additional classes like AP Computer Science, Environmental Science, and World History, among others, often expressing a wish that his school offered certain subjects. The video is a light-hearted, subjective take on AP classes, aimed at entertaining viewers and possibly guiding them in their academic choices.
Takeaways
- 📚 The speaker has taken 13 out of 38 AP classes and will rank them based on their personal experience and impressions.
- 🎨 AP 2D Design was not particularly enjoyable for the speaker as it was more about doing art rather than learning how to do it.
- 🧮 AP Calculus AB was challenging but had moments of understanding that felt rewarding to the speaker.
- 📊 AP Statistics was considered easy and less about math skills, more like an English class with number input into a calculator.
- 📈 AP Physics C was difficult and not enjoyable due to the online format and the late-night homework crunch.
- 🌐 AP Spanish Language and Culture was seen as a repetition of previous knowledge with limited improvement.
- ✍️ AP English Language and Composition was highly beneficial for the speaker's writing skills and had a significant impact on their college essays.
- 📚 AP English Literature and Composition was similar to AP Lang but not as impactful for the speaker.
- 🧐 AP Psychology was a fascinating class that allowed the speaker to psychoanalyze actions and learn a lot.
- 🏛️ AP US Government and Politics was the speaker's favorite class due to the engaging teacher and the importance of understanding government.
- 📜 AP US History was enjoyable and important for understanding the history of the country one lives in.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is ranking all 38 AP (Advanced Placement) classes based on the speaker's personal experiences and first impressions.
How many AP classes has the speaker personally taken?
-The speaker has personally taken 13 out of the 38 total AP classes.
What is the speaker's tier ranking for AP Biology?
-The speaker ranks AP Biology at a C tier, considering it an average class.
Why did the speaker take AP 2D Design?
-The speaker took AP 2D Design because it was an AP class, hoping it could teach him how to be a better artist, despite not considering himself an artist.
How did the speaker find AP Calculus AB?
-The speaker found AP Calculus AB challenging but felt accomplished when he understood the material, ranking it at a B or C tier.
What was the speaker's experience with AP Statistics?
-The speaker found AP Statistics to be more like an English class than a math class, ranking it at a C tier because it wasn't very interesting despite being an easy class.
Why did the speaker rank AP Physics C Mechanics and AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism in the F tier?
-The speaker ranked these classes in the F tier because he found physics to be sad and struggled with the online format and the lack of accountability, leading to poor performance on the exams.
How does the speaker feel about learning languages and how does it reflect in his ranking of AP Spanish Language and Culture?
-The speaker enjoys learning languages but felt AP Spanish Language and Culture was more of a repetition and less about learning new things, so he ranked it at a B tier.
Which AP class holds a special place in the speaker's heart and why?
-AP English Language and Composition holds a special place in the speaker's heart because it significantly improved his writing skills, which later helped with his college essays, earning it an S tier ranking.
What are the speaker's thoughts on AP Computer Science A?
-The speaker doesn't know much about AP Computer Science A but assumes it involves programming in Java and ranks it at a B tier, considering its potential usefulness.
What is the speaker's approach to ranking the remaining 25 AP classes that he has not personally taken?
-The speaker ranks the remaining 25 AP classes based on his first impressions and general knowledge about the subjects, considering factors like personal interest and perceived difficulty.
Outlines
🎓 AP Class Tier List Introduction
The speaker introduces a Minecraft-themed video where they rank AP classes based on their experiences and impressions. They've taken 13 out of 38 AP classes and will rank those first, followed by the remaining 25 based on their initial impressions. The ranking is subjective and done through a 'vibe check'.
📚 Personal AP Class Experiences
The speaker shares their personal experiences with various AP classes they have taken, including AP Biology, AP 2D Art and Design, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP Physics C Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism, and AP Spanish Language and Culture. They discuss the aspects they liked or disliked about each class and provide a tier ranking for each.
📈 More AP Class Rankings and Personal Wishes
Continuing the tier list, the speaker ranks additional AP classes such as AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP Chemistry, and expresses a wish for more language offerings like AP Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. They also mention their interest in AP Latin and AP Music Theory.
🌍 AP Class Rankings Conclusion
The speaker concludes the AP class tier list by ranking AP Comparative Government, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, AP Seminar and Research, AP Drawing, AP 3D Design, AP Human Geography, AP World History Modern, and AP Spanish Literature. They encourage viewers to use the list as a reference for choosing AP classes and invite feedback in the comments. The video ends with a thank you note and a prompt to like, comment, and subscribe.
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Keywords
💡AP Classes
💡Tier List
💡Vibe Check
💡AP Biology
💡AP Calculus
💡AP Physics
💡AP Spanish Language and Culture
💡AP English Language and Composition
💡AP Psychology
💡AP US Government and Politics
💡AP World History
Highlights
The video is a ranking of all 38 AP classes, with the creator's personal experiences and opinions on each.
The creator has taken 13 out of the 38 AP classes and will rank the others based on first impressions.
AP Biology is considered an average class by the creator, placed in the C tier.
AP 2D Design was not particularly enjoyed due to a lack of learning how to do art, placed in the D tier.
AP Calculus AB was a struggle but had rewarding moments of understanding, ranked in the B tier.
AP Statistics was easy but not very engaging, ranked below Biology in the C tier.
AP Physics C Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism were challenging and not enjoyed, placed in the F tier.
AP Spanish Language and Culture was fun but didn't provide much improvement in language skills, ranked in the B tier.
AP English Language and Composition greatly improved the creator's writing skills, earning a special S tier ranking.
AP English Literature and Composition was similar to AP Lang but not as impactful, ranked in the B tier.
AP Psychology was very interesting and allowed for self-analysis, ranked in the S tier.
AP US Government and Politics was the creator's favorite class due to the teacher's engaging style, ranked in the S tier.
AP US History was important and enjoyable, placed in the A tier.
AP Chemistry was challenging and the AP exam was difficult, ranked in the E tier.
AP Calculus BC is expected to be ranked lower than AB due to its difficulty, placed in the E tier.
AP Computer Science A and Principles are both given a B tier ranking based on potential interest and applicability.
AP Environmental Science is ranked in the B tier for its importance in understanding environmental issues.
AP Physics 1 and 2 were both ranked in the E tier due to the creator's minimal interest in physics.
The creator expresses a wish for more language classes like AP Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Japanese, all ranked in the S or B tiers.
AP Latin is seen as useful for learning other romance languages and is ranked in the B tier.
AP Music Theory and Comparative Government are given a D and B tier ranking respectively, based on potential interest and global education.
AP European History is ranked in the C tier, with some content overlap with other history classes.
AP Macro and Microeconomics are both placed in the B tier due to a desire to understand the economy.
AP Seminar and Research are given a D tier ranking, with the creator expressing uncertainty about their structure and interest.
Art-related AP classes such as AP Drawing and 3D Design are ranked in the F tier due to the creator's lack of artistic inclination.
AP Human Geography is considered easy and enjoyable, ranked in the B tier.
AP World History: Modern is ranked in the B tier, with a note that including ancient history would have improved its ranking.
AP Spanish Literature is seen as potentially interesting and is ranked in the C tier.
The creator invites viewers to reference the tier list for advice on AP class selection and to share their opinions in the comments.
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