<p>^If so, which ones?</p>
<p>I am! Chem, statistics, calculus AB, physics C : Mechanics, and though I’m not sure about this one, environmental science.
Also, is it worth taking English language and composition since I’m already planning to take SAT?
Which ones are you taking? And whats your centre?</p>
<p>Im really in no position to guide you, sorry! I barely know anything about the APs. But from what ive heard on these forums, environmental science is ridiculously easy and is considered ‘a joke’ by some colleges. And no, i dont think taking the SAT makes it pointless to take the AP english exam…theyre very different tests as far as i know…</p>
<p>As for me, i havent registered for the APs yet. ive already finished my college apps and im trying to figure out which subjects will be best for me to take for college credits…im thinking english (maybe both lang and lit), calc bc, econ…
Im really confused though…can a 4 or 5 on the tests i mentioned earn credit at any college? or do they have wildly different policies?
Advice anyone?</p>
<p>I’ll probably take macro/micro economics but I’ve not registered yet. does anyone here know what’s the deadline ??(i didn’t find it online )
16’ers help !!
@shrey: hey, some advice: take ONLY the AP exams which might help you gain credit, contact the university for information about their credit policy before registering for the tests. For example: don’t take AP psych if you’re considering a compsci major, it would be of no help.</p>
<p>-Microeconomics
-English Lit. and Comp.
-Calc BC
-Chemistry
-Physics C Mech</p>
<p>Note: Don’t take AP Eng. Lit. Comp/AP Eng Lang. unless you are taking the class. You’ll be in for a huge disappointment when the scores come out :p</p>
<p>Also, I believe the deadline to contact any AP coordinator was 10th of February.</p>
<p>Both the English AP’s require a lot of work. It’s a whole new level compared to SAT.</p>
<p>I’m giving Chemistry, Statistics and Microeconomics.</p>
<p>I gave Physics C: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Macroeconomics and Calculus BC last year. Both the English ones the year before, and Biology and Computer Science AB two years before.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m planning on graduating a full year early :p</p>
<p>@shrey228: Credit Policies are different at different universities and you would find them on their websites, but most colleges give credits and placement in higher level courses directly. Caltech does not give any credits!</p>
<p>^the USIEF website says registration opens feb 15th and closes end of march…</p>
<p>thanks for your advice everyone…
@tizil-any reason you chose micro econ over macro? or have you already done macro?
@p25india- thanks…its hard to find clear credit policies on some websites though…
And im not applying to caltech anyway</p>
<p>Also could someone give me a little more info on the AP English Lang test? I know itll be very hard but i think if i know whats expected i can manage it…what kind of essays does it require?</p>
<p>Eng Lang has 3 essays, one synthesis where you combine given information with your own opinion, one argumentative, where you purely disseminate your own opinion backed up by personal experience or any relevant examples, and one rhetorical analysis essay where you critically breakdown a given speech, letter or other work of literature. </p>
<p>It seems straightforward, but once you delve deeper it is quite difficult if you are not into the habit of reading, and crafting eloquent responses for each essay in around 40 minutes.</p>
<p>shrey</p>
<p>If you log into any college’s website and in the search box type '“AP/IB Credits”, it will, in most cases, answer your query whether they offer credits or placements. It is one of the most frequently asked questions by prospective applicants. And if you have already shortlisted your major you can also see first year curriculum for that.</p>
<p>[Frequently</a> Asked Questions - Caltech Caltech Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/faqs]Frequently”>http://www.admissions.caltech.edu/faqs)</p>
<p>The following is from caltech’s page</p>
<p>"If I am admitted, will you give me credit for AP or IB courses, or for college classes taken in high school?
When we review your application, we will take into account that you have enrolled in a rigorous course of study. Caltech does not, however, grant credit based on AP or IB examination results. New students will have the opportunity to take placement exams in math, physics, chemistry, and writing. How students score on these exams sometimes results in their being placed in upper level courses and being given credit for Caltech courses. "</p>
<p>-Physics C: EM
-Calculus BC
-Chemistry
-Biology
-English Composition and Writing</p>