<p>I received a 4 in AP English Language, but what does it mean on the AP credit guidelines for UofM (Office</a> of Undergraduate Admissions: AP Guidelines) when the score "Does not satisfy the English Composition or distribution requirements in English." Do I still need to take an english course? If so, what does the AP credit do for me? It has the same asterisk for AP lit, should I not take that exam next year since it won't help me?</p>
<p>“Advanced Placement credit counts toward the semester hours needed for graduation as well as prerequisite requirements; however, it does not fulfill Area Distribution requirements for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) students.” - Office of Undergraduate Admissions</p>
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<p>So it counts towards total hours/prereqs but you still have to take certain classes in certain areas in order to get your degree… if that made any sense.</p>
<p>You must take a freshman writing class no matter what your AP score is. You can still get credit for your AP score, but cannot get out of the writing requirements using them.</p>
<p>Exactly, I wouldn’t advise high school students to take that AP exam.</p>
<p>okay, so it still counts for general credit. if that’s the case, ap lit will just be another opportunity to earn more credit - even if it doesn’t get me out of a required class.</p>
<p>why don’t you advise it, blackpen? won’t it allow me to earn my degree quicker?</p>
<p>^
the answer is no, it actually won’t</p>