ranking ap classes bc i have no other personality trait

megzcreates
13 Aug 202010:10
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TLDRThe speaker shares a personal tier list of various AP courses, discussing their experiences and opinions on each. They praise AP Psychology and AP Statistics for their ease and practicality, while expressing frustration with the workload in AP Calculus and the memorization in APUSH. They find AP Environmental Science enjoyable but criticize its labs. The speaker dislikes AP Physics and AP Biology for their difficulty and the lack of interest in the subjects, and highly appreciates AP Language for its straightforward curriculum and helpful discussions. They also comment on the value of AP Gov and European History, and question the necessity of certain courses like AP Capstone.

Takeaways
  • 💡 AP Psychology is recommended for an easy GPA boost and holds a special place in the speaker's heart.
  • 🌍 AP World History was enjoyable but criticized for its Eurocentric focus, placing it in the 'beat' tier.
  • 🌿 AP Environmental Science is appreciated for its practicality, despite elementary-level labs, earning a 'BTR' rating.
  • 📚 The speaker dropped AP Calculus AB after the first quarter due to excessive busy work and similarity between Calculus AB and BC.
  • 📈 AP Statistics is considered superior to other AP math courses due to its real-life applicability, landing in the 'B' tier.
  • 🤔 AP Capstone courses like Research and Seminar are questioned for their necessity and low exam scores, resulting in a 'D' tier rating.
  • 📖 APUSH (AP U.S. History) is deemed memorization-heavy and traumatic, earning a 'C' tier placement.
  • 🌟 Physics and AP Biology are disliked for their difficulty and unpleasant experiences, placed in the 'E' tier.
  • ✍️ AP Language and Composition is the speaker's favorite class of junior year, receiving an 'S' tier for its straightforward curriculum and helpful discussions.
  • 🤖 AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A are both solid classes with important and applicable content, rated as 'A' tier.
  • 🎨 AP Art is critiqued for its limitations and grading inconsistencies but is placed in the 'B' tier for its recognition of diverse artistic styles.
  • 🌍 AP Human Geography is recommended for its simplicity and complementarity to other AP courses, despite a high fail rate.
  • 🎵 AP Music Theory and AP Art History are appreciated for their inclusion in academia but are not ranked due to the speaker's lack of personal experience.
  • 🏛️ AP Gov, including both U.S. and Comparative Gov, is rated 'A' tier for its relevance to daily life and political literacy.
  • 📖 European History is considered less comprehensive than expected, resulting in an 'E' tier rating.
  • 📖 AP Literature is seen as irrelevant due to the redundancy with AP Language and the extensive reading required, placing it in the 'C' tier.
  • 🧪 AP Chemistry is regarded as a challenging course that may not be suitable for everyone, with a questioning tone towards those who enjoy it.
Q & A

  • Which AP class holds a special spot in the speaker's heart and why?

    -AP Psychology holds a special spot in the speaker's heart because it was the first AP class they ever self-studied for and the first AP exam they took.

  • How does the speaker feel about the amount of busy work in AP Calculus?

    -The speaker feels that AP Calculus involves too much busy work and they did not enjoy having to do so much math homework.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the applicability of AP Environmental Science compared to other AP science courses?

    -The speaker believes that AP Environmental Science is more applicable than any other AP science course offered by the College Board.

  • Why does the speaker consider AP Statistics to be the superior AP math course?

    -The speaker considers AP Statistics to be superior because it is applicable to real life, unlike calculus which they believe is rarely needed unless you are a STEM major.

  • What is the speaker's issue with the teaching method in APUSH (AP U.S. History)?

    -The speaker's issue with APUSH is that it involves a lot of memorization and they feel the class was traumatic due to the way notes were taken and quizzes were conducted.

  • How does the speaker feel about the similarity between Calculus AB and BC?

    -The speaker feels that Calculus AB and BC are so similar that there is no need to differentiate between the two courses.

  • Which AP class did the speaker drop and why?

    -The speaker dropped AP Calculus after the first quarter because they disliked the amount of math homework and busy work involved.

  • What is the speaker's view on AP Capstone courses like Research and Seminar?

    -The speaker does not understand why anyone would take AP Capstone courses like Research and Seminar, as they question the need for a class that teaches you how to research.

  • Why does the speaker dislike Physics and Biology AP classes?

    -The speaker dislikes Physics and Biology AP classes because they are not a fan of STEM subjects and found the learning experience, especially in Physics, to be unenjoyable and demotivating.

  • What makes AP Language and Composition the speaker's favorite class of junior year?

    -AP Language and Composition was the speaker's favorite class because they prefer it over AP Literature due to less emphasis on reading and more on writing and discussions that helped in the class.

  • How does the speaker view the grading of AP Art portfolios?

    -The speaker feels that the grading of AP Art portfolios is constrictive and skewed towards one particular style, which may not appreciate avant-garde or abstract forms of art.

Outlines
00:00
🏫 AP Class Tier List Rundown

The video begins with the creator expressing a moment of content creation burnout, leading to an AP class tier list video. The list kicks off with AP Psychology, praised for its ease and suitability for a GPA boost, earning an 'S' tier. AP World History, while enjoyable, is critiqued for its Eurocentric curriculum, placing it in the 'B' tier. AP Environmental Science is appreciated for its real-world applicability but critiqued for simplistic labs, also landing in 'B'. The creator shares a personal struggle with AP Calculus, resulting in a 'C' tier due to excessive homework and little perceived real-life application. AP Statistics is lauded for its practicality, earning a 'B'. Capstone courses like AP Research and Seminar are questioned for their necessity, receiving a 'D' tier. AP U.S. History (APUSH) is criticized for its heavy memorization and outlines, receiving a 'C'. Physics and Biology APs are noted for their difficulty and stress, both receiving an 'E'. AP Language and Composition, however, is highly favored, especially due to an inspiring teacher, securing an 'S' tier. The creator concludes this part by reflecting on the mixed reception of other AP courses like AP Environmental Science, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and AP Capstone, providing a mix of personal experiences and general observations on the courses' content, difficulty, and real-world applicability.

05:02
📚 Further AP Course Evaluations and Personal Insights

Continuing the AP tier list, AP Computer Science Principles and A are both placed in the 'A' tier for their solid curriculum and relevance. The creator critiques AP Art for its restrictive view on what constitutes 'good' art, giving it a 'B'. AP Human Geography is surprisingly ranked 'S' tier despite its high fail rate, for its foundational knowledge useful in other AP courses and extracurricular activities like debate or Model UN. AP Music Theory and Art History are placed in the 'C' tier due to accessibility issues and the creator's unfamiliarity with their content. AP Government courses are commended for promoting political literacy, earning an 'A'. European History is criticized for its limited perspective but receives an 'E' tier, influenced by the creator's personal success in the exam. AP Literature is deemed irrelevant if one has already taken AP Language, leading to a 'C' tier. The video concludes with a humorous take on AP Chemistry, questioning the sanity of those who enjoy it and indirectly praising the inclusion of arts in the academic curriculum, showcasing the creator's personal biases, humor, and the subjective nature of evaluating AP courses based on personal experience and perceived real-world applicability.

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Keywords
💡AP Psychology
AP Psychology is an Advanced Placement course and exam offered by the College Board. It is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. In the video, the speaker fondly remembers it as their first self-studied AP exam and recommends it for an easy GPA boost, placing it in the S tier due to its accessibility and foundational nature in understanding human behavior.
💡AP World History
AP World History is an Advanced Placement course that covers global history from various periods, aiming to provide students with a broader understanding of the world. The speaker mentions it as their first AP class but expresses disappointment with the Eurocentric focus, which led to its placement in the 'beat' tier.
💡AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science is an AP course that focuses on the study of environmental issues and sustainability. Despite being often criticized or not considered a 'real' AP course by some, the speaker enjoyed it for its practical applications and placed it in the B tier. They appreciated that it was more applicable than other AP science courses but criticized the elementary level labs.
💡AP Calculus
AP Calculus is a series of Advanced Placement courses that cover the study of calculus, including AB and BC versions. The speaker dropped Calculus AB after the first quarter and criticizes the course for its busy work and similarity between AB and BC, leading to its placement in the 'seat' tier.
💡AP Statistics
AP Statistics is an Advanced Placement course focused on the study of statistical methods and their application to real-world problems. The speaker considers it the superior AP math course due to its practicality and relevance to everyday life, placing it in the B tier.
💡AP Capstone
AP Capstone is a diploma program consisting of two courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. The speaker questions the necessity of these courses, as they believe that research skills should be inherent rather than taught explicitly, leading to its placement in the 'D tier'.
💡APUSH (AP U.S. History)
AP U.S. History, often abbreviated as APUSH, is an Advanced Placement course that delves into the history of the United States. The speaker criticizes it for its memorization requirements and lack of engaging learning methods, placing it in the 'C tier'.
💡Physics Classes
Physics Classes, including Physics 1, Physics 2, and Physics C, are Advanced Placement courses that cover various aspects of physics. The speaker, identifying as a humanities student, dislikes these courses due to their challenging nature and the emotional impact on students, relegating them to the 'E tier'.
💡AP Language and Composition
AP Language and Composition is an Advanced Placement course focused on writing and rhetoric. The speaker enjoyed this course for its straightforward curriculum and helpful discussions, placing it in the 'S tier' and highlighting it as their favorite class of junior year.
💡AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A are two distinct Advanced Placement courses in computer science. The speaker appreciates these courses for their solid educational value and practical applications, placing them in the 'A tier'.
💡AP Art
AP Art is an Advanced Placement course that explores various forms of visual art. The speaker criticizes the course for its restrictive approach to defining good and bad art, placing it in the 'B tier'. They express concern about the subjectivity in grading and the limited scope of artistic styles encouraged by the course.
💡AP Human Geography
AP Human Geography is an Advanced Placement course that examines human activities and their relationships with the environment. The speaker finds the course basic but useful for understanding global concepts, especially when combined with other AP courses. They recommend self-studying it and place it in the 'S tier'.
Highlights

AP Psychology holds a special spot in the speaker's heart as it was their first self-studied AP exam.

The speaker recommends AP Psychology for an easy class that can boost GPA.

AP World History was the first AP class the speaker took, but they were disappointed with the focus on white history.

AP Environmental Science is enjoyed by the speaker for its practical applicability despite the elementary level labs.

The speaker dropped AP Calculus after the first quarter due to the amount of busy work.

AP Statistics is considered superior to other AP math courses by the speaker for its real-life applicability.

AP Capstone courses like Research and Seminar are questioned by the speaker for their necessity.

APUSH (AP U.S. History) is disliked by the speaker due to the memorization and traumatic learning experience.

Physics and AP Biology are placed in the E tier by the speaker, with Physics being especially unenjoyable for the speaker.

AP Language and Composition is the speaker's favorite class of junior year, appreciated for its straightforward curriculum.

AP Comp Sci Principles and AP Comp Sci A are both considered solid classes by the speaker for their importance and applicability.

AP Art is critiqued for being too restrictive and not recognizing diverse art styles.

AP Human Geography is recommended for self-study and its补充 to other AP courses like World and Environmental Science.

AP Music Theory and AP Art History are placed in the S tier by the speaker for their inclusion of art in academia.

AP Gov is placed in the A tier for increasing political literacy and relevance to daily life.

European History is placed in the E tier by the speaker, contrasting with their earlier criticism of World History.

AP Literature is considered irrelevant by the speaker, especially for those who have taken AP Language.

AP Chemistry is questioned by the speaker, wondering about the motivations of those who take it willingly.

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