<p>I just have a question about my theory...if I decide to go to Tufts and plan to study medicine, should I try to count as many AP's as possible, or strengthen my foundation on certain subjects, like biology. Also, the added bonus of getting an easier grade...but like in terms of competetiveness for medical school, what would be the best option?</p>
<p>Personally, I plan on majoring in English... but I am using my AP Physics and AP Calc credits, and will probably retake Calc anyway. I know a lot of people who have done that. You don't really have to choose between using AP credits and strengthening your foundations. Keep in mind, AP credits give you the opportunity to get more advanced in the subject faster.</p>
<p>I don't know, but maybe someone can answer—can you even use accelerated (high school) credits to count for your pre-med requirements? I don't hink you can.. because Bio at Tufts is harder and more intense (lab-wise, etc.) than AP Bio.</p>
<p>And even if you can (someone please confirm or otherwise!), it seems to me that for that same reason, you should take the courses offered at Tufts to be better prepared for the MCATs, etc.</p>
<p>Lolabelle, you're right. At the Q/A session last week, they told us that AP Bio wouldn't allow you to bypass their Intro to Bio course, which is one of 8 requirements for pre-med coursework. They want us to take the whole string, from start to finish, regardless of what we did/didn't do in h.s.</p>
<p>Yes you can. You could use a 5 on AP Bio to substitute either Bio 13 or Bio 14, which are the two pre-med courses. Bio 13 is much harder than Bio 14. However, the pre-med advisers STRONGLY recommend that you either don't use the AP credit, or use it for Bio 14 and take a higher level Bio course instead.</p>
<p>Just remember that you need to take at least 2 Bio and 2 Chem courses in college to apply to most med schools. So if you use an AP credit to substitute a course, you'll have to take a higher level course in the same subject.</p>