AP Statistics Doesn't Count?

Applying to College
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<p>So I've recently heard that at many universities, AP Statistics doesn't transfer over as a 4th year of math. Is this true (particularly at Northwestern)? I took the first-year Honors Algebra in 8th grade (which transferred as HS credit for freshman year), and have completed AP Calculus BC this year (my junior year), so my only option for next year is either AP Statistics or Calculus 3 at the community college nearby. I can't take Calc 3 at the nearby college over school because I can't drive from my high school to the community college, but have the option of taking it over the summer (but it's over the entire summer, even going into the school year).</p>

<p>So, in short, do most (if any) colleges accept AP Stats as a math course, or does my HS credit from 8th grade count? I need four years of math. Should I just take Calc 3 over the summer? </p>

<p>aghfrustrationscollegeyousuck</p>

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<p>Depends on the school. I know my school of choice (UCLA) only takes calc for math credits.</p>

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<p>you’re going to have to go school by school on this one and find out what their math department takes. My particular school did, but only for the very basic stats class.</p>

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<p>Are you asking whether AP Stats counts for transfer credits, or whether it helps you meet the requirement of taking 4 years of math to be considered for admissions.</p>

<p>If it’s the latter, I have heard that you need to take 4 years of Math OR the highest level of math offered by your school. If BC Calc is the highest math, then I think you’re fine with AP stats, although if you’re applying for a major in math, physics, HMPSS, ISP etc. . . then you may find that the competition all has Calc 3.</p>

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<p>That sounds like a mash-up of two different questions.</p>

<p>One question is, “I have heard that many universities don’t grant any credits for scores on the AP Statistics exam. Is that true? And if it is, does anyone know what Northwestern does?”</p>

<p>[Let</a> me google that for you](<a href=“http://lmgtfy.com/?q=northwestern+university+ap+credits]Let”>http://lmgtfy.com/?q=northwestern+university+ap+credits)</p>

<p>The other question is, “I have heard that many universities that want applicants to take four years of math don’t count AP Statistics as a year of math for purposes of preparing for college. Is that true? And if it is, does anyone know what Northwestern does?” </p>

<p>I have never heard of a college or university that thinks Statistics doesn’t count as a year of high-school math. As for Northwestern, try looking at their web site:</p>

<p>[High</a> School Applicant FAQs: Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/apply/frequently-asked-questions-and-resources/high-school-applicants-faqs.html#5]High”>http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/apply/frequently-asked-questions-and-resources/high-school-applicants-faqs.html#5)</p>

<p>Which question are you asking, or are you asking both?</p>

<p>(x-post with Curious Jane)</p>

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<p>Northwestern University is my top school. I know U of I doesn’t count AP Stats as a 4th year of math. </p>

<p>I’m asking if AP Stats counts for taking 4 years of math, and if it doesn’t, do the credits from 8th grade transfer as part of my 4 years?</p>

<p>Probably applying as an Engineering major… so probably Calc 3 over the summer then?</p>

<p>Northwestern is super vague in its undergrad admissions page, usually. I know that a 5 on the AP Exam moves you to Stats 202 (and I don’t think that counts as math, really)… I was asking both.</p>

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<p>You can also take AP Comp Science for 4th year math</p>

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<p>If you have completed AP calculus BC, then most universities will understand that you have completed math beyond the usual “fourth year of high school math” in the US (which is precalculus / trigonometry).</p>

<p>[High</a> School Applicant FAQs: Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/apply/frequently-asked-questions-and-resources/high-school-applicants-faqs.html#5]High”>http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/apply/frequently-asked-questions-and-resources/high-school-applicants-faqs.html#5) says:</p>

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<p>Basically, Northwestern is saying that the minimum for engineering is trigonometry, but calculus is preferred if available to you. You have that already (doing well in calculus comes with the assumption of knowing all of the previous levels of high school math).</p>

<p>Multivariable calculus (normally a college soph level math course) can help you by freeing a schedule slot in college, and perhaps show a bit more academic motivation for admissions purposes, but is not essential.</p>