Has anyone taken physics in college who did not take it in high school?

Has anyone taken physics in college who did not take it in high school?
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I would not suggest taking it your freshman year, I took it this year (my freshman year) and it was difficult for me and many other in my class full of freshmen. I’d suggest taking it between your sophomore-senior years if you want to take it in high school.
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