<p>I am curious about how many/which AP courses can fulfill any of the Core requirements.
Thanks!</p>
<p>I can't find a link to it online, but here are some AP exams that will give core credit (page 632 of the course catalog):</p>
<p>(Note: even if you don't get AP credit, you can get placement credit for some subjects during O-Week. That's why they have all those annoying tests-- they help you out in the long run).</p>
<p>-- A 4 or 5 on AP Bio will take care of one out of two bio classes for core
-- A 5 on AP AB Calc, a 4 on BC will take care of one out of two math requirements, a 5 on the BC will take care of two out of two math requirements
--a 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry will take care of both physical science classes for core
--A 3 on a foreign language takes care of language requirements
--A 4 or 5 on AP Physics B will also take care of both physical science classes, as will a 3 or higher on both Physics C Mech/E+M exams... a 4 or 5 on the Mech will fulfill one out of two physical science classes for core, as will a 4 or 5 on the E+M</p>
<p>long story short... through AP and placement credit, a lot of student realize they have much less core than they thought. If you happen to have done well on the Chemistry and Calc exams, or you can show your stuff through the placement tests, you're golden. (I got more credit through the placement exams than I did through AP credit). And even if you don't, satisfying these core requirements is not particularly difficult and is similar to distribution requirements at other colleges.</p>
<p>What you will NOT be able to place out of is the humanities, social sciences, and civilization requirements. These guys are big, they're important, and you want to take them.</p>
<p>I'm not too sure about the AP tests, but if I'm not mistaken, using the UChicago placement tests you can place out of the core natural science courses. You will still need to take the core Humanities sequence, Social Sciences sequence and Civilization Studies sequence.</p>
<p>For all the details, see: <a href="http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/pdf_08/exam-credit.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/pdf_08/exam-credit.pdf</a></p>
<p>However, if one is thinking premed, I believe many med schools do not recognize AP credit.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the helpful answers!</p>
<p>I am very confused. I am registered to take the following AP tests: Calc AB, Physics B, Microeconomics, German Language, and English Language. I will be a premed student majoring in Chemistry, which AP tests should I take and which should I get my refund for? The website idad posted seems to show that taking the calc test is worthless, in addition to the physics and microeconomics. </p>
<p>Students who register for chemistry or physics forgo AP credit for 10000-level PHSC.</p>
<p>AP Physics or Calculus: Students who register for physics or calculus forgo AP credit. </p>
<p>Micro and Macro 4 or 5 3 quarters general elective credit (not taking macro..)</p>
<p>Am I mistranslating this by thinking that I should only take the English and German tests? Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>So would it be worth it to just take all the placement/accreditation tests?</p>
<p>I'm confused too. I only know my individual situation-- if you really want, call the advising office.</p>
<p>But why not take the tests anyway? They'll help with placement and brace you if you don't do well on the college placement tests. I guess they don't give you credit, but they do give you placement.</p>
<p>I know this is pretty bad not to know at this point, but I don't really understand what placement is.... credit is actually having a mark saying you completed that class... so is placement just that you do not need to attend that class? Despite placement or going into more advanced classes, there is no way I intend to cash in any of my AP credit--I would rather get an A in an easier class than get slaughtered in an advanced class (yes, slaughter is I think the right word there) not that challenging yourself isn't important, but there is a difference between that and killing yourself. I think using credit should be done carefully, because you would be going into second level classes assuming that you are very good at and fresh on that subject</p>
<p>I think placement is how advanced the class is taught at. </p>
<p>However, I just want to share my very discouraging situation. My IB program looks like this:</p>
<p>Mathematics (calculus) Standard Level
Biology Higher Level
English Higher Level
Social Studies Higher Level
Computer programming Standard Level
Spanish Standard Level</p>
<p>Ok, except for Comp. Programming, I couldn't choose another route, the class were set in stone from day one. However, only now do I realize the load of trouble I'm in. Thing is, out of all those classes, I can only get credit if I get a 6 or 7 on IB Bio, and our school rarely ever has those. Standard level classes are off the list immediately, and the 2 classes I'm pretty good at (english and social studies) are not offered for testing credits! Moreover, I still have to take micro and macro econ (ib doesn't let me take it) which means, I probably will be a little late finishing the core.</p>
<p>JM8879, I'm pretty much in the same situation as you - I take Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics Higher Level IB, and Chinese and Economics SL. I won't receive credits for both Mathematics and Physics, and I'm not too sure I can even get a high enough grade on my Chemistry exam. I'm quite bummed...</p>
<p>You guys don't need to worry about any of this now. You'll get lots of information about placement tests, AP credit, credit vs. placement once you're on campus. </p>
<p>JM, I don't know why you think you have a discouraging situation. You'll take calculus and a Spanish placement tests once you're on campus. If you score well on the Spanish and pass your interview, you'll meet the language requirement. With calculus you can meet the math requirement or place into a more advanced math course (such as 152 or 153, which are calculus classes in the 151-152-153 sequence) and/or a more advanced sequence (such as 161-162-163, which is an Honors version of 151-152-153). You would never want to skip hum or sosc core (and you're not allowed to), which are the backbone of a U of C education. Finally, what's wrong with taking econ? You are way too worried. Relax. AP/IB credit is often "elective credit" which just means that you need a maximum of six fewer courses to graduate. The core is also not something you get behind in. You're encouraged to take certain classes by certain times, and there are "norms," but people complete different parts of the core at different times. </p>
<p>Notsomuch, German can help you fulfill the language requirement. Calculus AB can place you into 152. You would take the calculus placement test anyway, but if you have the AP score then you wouldn't have to worry about how you do on the placement test very much. I'm not positive on Physics, but it may be able to be used in order to let you take a more advanced Physics sequence. I'm not sure whether that's true or whether they go by a placement test (or either). Any others (up to 6) can get you elective credit, meaning that you need fewer courses to graduate and can take more quarters with 3 courses instead of 4, which is useful for pre-meds with time consuming lab courses.</p>
<p>Butcherer, it makes sense to take the ones that you would do well in and would like to place into a higher level for, such as an Honors sequence. If you don't have much experience in the subject, there's no reason to take the test.</p>
<p>Smirkus, placement places a student into a higher level of the class (such as 152 instead of 151 or 131). Sometimes placement and credit overlap. Credit from language, math, and some sciences can be used to meet core requirements and the language requirement. Other credit is "elective credit" and just means that fewer courses are required for graduation. You don't need to worry about this now, though.</p>
<p>Corranged said, "AP/IB credit is often "elective credit" which just means that you need a maximum of six fewer courses to graduate."</p>
<p>As I'm thinking about this, I'm thinking that maybe that might mean being able to take just 3 courses per quarter rather than the occasional four courses, right? I'm not entirely clear on how many courses are required for graduation.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>