<p>So I came back from orientation a little while ago, and my Orientation Leader tells me that AP scores does not actually count on skipping any classes, but only counts toward your units…is this true? But if not, I remember seeing a page where it shows that you can “skip” classes with certain AP scores…can someone clarify this please?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>I think that your AP scores give you units and can place you in a higher level. For example, if you scored a 4 on the Calc exam, then you have the option of taking Math 17a or 17b. I’m pretty sure that AP scores don’t allow you to actually “skip” any classes.</p>
<p>Oh…I see. I think the reason why I was confused is because my OL did not give me the option to choose 17b over 17a even when i did score a 4 on the calc exam…</p>
<p>My orientation leader told me the opposite; so if your major requires you to take Econ 1B but you passed the Macroeconomics AP test, you don’t have to take it. The course catalog lists AP tests and their course equivalencies, so it makes sense.</p>
<p>Did you get a 4 on the Calc BC or Calc AB exam? I got a 4 on the Calc BC exam and my OL told me I could take either Math 17a or 17b.</p>
<p>My OL also told me I couldn’t retake Polisci 1 or BioSci 10 since I passed the AP Gov and Bio tests. He told me that I could retake the course equivalents of my other APs though.</p>
<p>If you look under the column “Full Credit Allowed for UC Davis Course Equivalency” on the AP Exam Credit charts in your General Catalog, a Yes means the class can be retaken for credit at UC Davis. A No means taking the AP Test’s course equivalency (ex: Econ 1B after passing the Macroeconomics AP Test) will not give you credit for the class. You can skip a class if your AP score equates to a Course Equivalency. However, in the case where you CAN receive full credit, it’s advisable to re-take the course equivalency (ex: MAT 17A for College of BioSci majors) because university level classes are so different from their high school counterparts, and professional schools prefer this.</p>