<p>Hi, all! </p>
<p>I'm wondering: does Tufts accept AP credits as credits towards graduation or is it more for "advanced placement". Like, if I go into Tufts with the following APs: </p>
<ul>
<li>AP Calculus BC </li>
<li>AP Chemistry </li>
<li>AP Literature</li>
<li>AP Environmental Science</li>
<li>AP Statistics</li>
<li>AP Biology </li>
</ul>
<p>Will I be able to skip a year or will I just be able to go on to the next levels in each of the subjects?</p>
<p>I don't know the answer but I bet if you spend a few quality minutes on the Tufts website you can answer your questions with the information they provide.</p>
<p>Apparently the issue is under discussion and policies may change..see for example:
<a href="http://ase.tufts.edu/faculty-meetings/2008-2009/ase/02-04-09/resolution.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://ase.tufts.edu/faculty-meetings/2008-2009/ase/02-04-09/resolution.pdf</a></p>
<p>I think most of those let you both skip classes and get credit towards a degree/graduating. You need to have 4s/5s on your exams, though. And I don't know how it effects early graduation, but if you get all 5's then those might add up to a year's worth of credits.</p>
<p>Here's the link to what you're looking for. As Seashore said, it's still up for discussion, so keep an eye out for any changes, but this should help for now. </p>
<p>Undergraduate</a> Education at Tufts University - Major Advising</p>
<p>If I get in, I really hope I can use my APs to get out of a semester or so. This way I can save tuition…</p>
<p>Neethus1:</p>
<p>There is a residency requirement at Tufts, so that students must be enrolled for 8
semesters at Tufts or in abroad programs. Students may petition out of
this residency requirement with a combination of A.P. credits and Tufts
summer session credits. Five A.P./summer session credits count for one
semester; nine A.P./summer session credits count for one year. They don’t recommend accelerating more than one semester, but I guess it is possible. Either way, you still have to get permission.</p>
<p>Do keep in mind, as others have said, that they are definitely discussing the AP credit policy and if they come to some sort of agreement, the proposed changes could possibly effect the Class of 2013.</p>
<p>When will we know if a major change is in the offing?</p>
<p>Academic departments are requested to give their input at the end of this Spring, so I would imagine any changes would take effect for Fall '10.</p>
<p>Oh wow, I did not know that. Thank you, WCAS!</p>
<p>Does anyone know how the full IB diploma is treated at Tufts, in terms of advanced placement and/or credits? I intend to spend some time checking this out on the Tufts website, but if anyone knows right off, I thank you in advance!</p>