<p>so what's the policy if you know you've max'd out the credit for a particular class? for instance, i got a 5 on the Calc AB test so i get credit for math 220 and 224. i'm taking calc bc (only option, i wanted to take stat) right now, so if i get a 5 on that exam, what happens to my exam credit?</p>
<p>i'm not sure but all those classes will probably count as electives anyway, once you've satisfied the math requirement.</p>
<p>my guess would be you would get credit for each class you took, so 220 and 224 for AB and whatever the equivalent is for BC (i think 230)</p>
<p>When I enrolled at NU four years ago, AP credit for college courses was much more generous than it is now. A few years ago, NU has limited the number of AP credits that can be transferred as college credit. Almost every course requires a score of 5 now. You will definitely place out of Calculus here at NU. I wouldn't worry about how many credits will transfer. Continue to do well on the AP exams.</p>
<p>This site explains everything: Policies</a> on course credit, Freshman, Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University</p>
<p>according to that chart, a 5 on the calc bc exam would only give me credit for 220 and 224 - the two classes i already have credit for through the calc ab test. </p>
<p>so is it pointless to even take the test? if it does transfer as elective credit, how would that work? should i ask the school for more information?</p>
<p>if it won't give you any more credit, and you are already admitted, it sounds to me like it might be pointless to take the test, yes. but best to call the admissions/dean's office, you might get elective credit for it (but i can tell you that elective credit is somewhat useless. chances are you will be filling it with classes when you are here, anyway</p>
<p>On the upshot, you got into MENU. (Don't do it, its a trap!)</p>
<p>arbiter: what's the deal on MENU? Why is it a trap?<br>
As it happens, my daughter got in but declined. I have been wondering whether she missed out on something worthwhile, especially if she should decide to concentrate on economics.</p>
<p>What is "MENU"?</p>
<p>and why am I in it? Haha</p>
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<p>MENU is an honors math sequence. i think either he was joking or was alluding to the fact that it is very difficult and in the end you really have nothing to show for it - a student is better served by applying to the MMSS program, for which they receive a very prestigious degree while taking many of the same classes.</p>
<p>elsijfdl nailed it.</p>
<p>But MMSS aside, does MENU put a student in a better position to concentrate in Economics, or is it really not necessary?</p>
<p>MENU does math that is for the most part far beyond the realm of what you need to major in economics. sure it helps, my friends who know advanced math find econ here very easy, but it's not a necessity</p>