So, registration for the AP exams at my school is by next week (March 27th)! I had a couple of questions on whether taking these certain AP tests for the classes I’m in would be worth it for my particular major (Faculty of Science, Physics). Would these even translate into credit toward my major? I’m in the following AP classes:
- AP Statistics
- AP English IV
- AP US Government
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Physics C
Would credit in AP English IV save me from taking any class (as I have already gotten a 4 on my AP English III test)? And do I even need to take US Government and Macroeconomics – are those required courses in my field? Also, would taking the Physics C and Calculus AB tests advance me in the courses within my faculty? Would it just be like moving up a grade within my major? I don’t plan on taking statistics. 
Thanks for reading! Sorry for the billion questions, but unsure about the different things I’d need at McGill! Hope to gain more insight about what would be required of me in terms of AP credits!
Thanks again!
Why ask here? Why not go to McGill’s website and find out there? It wasn’t that hard to find.
@2015pop Hi, thanks for responding. I’ve looked through McGill’s site numerous times, and perhaps I was just not able to find a sufficient answer. What I’ve seen is that several different science courses are required within the Physics department for programs like Honours Physics, but that’s as far as I’ve found with the Faculty of Science, and was wondering if I had overlooked something relating to the classes like English and Economics that I may (possibly? again, not sure) have to take. If you can help with the question, would be great. 
I visited McGill on Friday and they said that you need to get a 4 or a 5 in order to get credit for the classes. Some tests are worth more than others. Their site isn’t that great, even they will admit that. Here is a link to what the ap credits will be counted as.
http://www.mcgill.ca/students/transfercredit/prospective/ap
@zach1198 Thanks for the response! I saw that chart as well haha, and saw the diiferent weight on the different tests. I was wondering if the Faculty of Science curriculum included classes like English or Government, so if it would even be necessary to take the tests.
Appreciate it!
@chilliums
No problem. I’m going into engineering at mcgill and I was able to find a basic course requirement outline on the engineering faculty site. I am not sure if the faculty of science has the same on their website. You can always call or email service point or your faculty and see if they have the information for you.
@zach1198 been trying to find one of those. Does engineering outline english and other non-engineering courses as a requirement?
If you could like me to the outline you have for your faculty, maybe I’d be able to go back into the science section and see if they have one like it as well. Thanks a bunch man!
@chilliums
The mechanical engineering curriculum outline only lists math and engineering courses, so I’m guessing they aren’t required to take english courses. However, I will probably have to take one english course first semester, since I can only take a minimum of four courses to be considered a full time student, since i will be exempt from chem and calculus. But, idk I’ll have to meet with an advisor to find out.
I was able to find somewhat of an outline for the physics curriculum. It is pretty confusing however.
http://www.mcgill.ca/study/2015-2016/faculties/science/undergraduate/programs/bachelor-science-bsc-major-physics
Here is a link to the mechanical engineering outline. It is a lot more straightforward than the physics one i was able to find.
http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/files/engineering/mechanical_non-cegep_curriculum_strb_2014-2015_0.pdf
@zach1198 Thanks a bunch man! Yeah, that physics link is what I had seen before posting this and looking for more info online, but I didn’t think it was as comprehensive as it now seems. Looks like I don’t have to take a non-science/math course in college?
Just seemed a bit unconventional to me, I know other colleges here in the US (such as University of Texas) would make you take these courses just to fulfill undergrad requirements (or submit APs), I guess Faculties are a whole other story. Thanks again man! I can sleep now haha. 
@chilliums
Glad I could help . Yea, it does seem weird that they don’t make you take English classes. But I’m not going to argue, I’ll gladly never take an english course again lol.