AP tests and credits

<p>In terms of AP credits, I have a 5 in English Language, Calculus BC, Calculus AB subscore, US History, Biology , and a 4 in Spanish Language. </p>

<p>This year I am taking the Macro Econ, Chemistry, Statistics, English Literature, and Spanish Literature test. </p>

<p>In terms of having a beneficial value (being able to skip a course or watever) if I get into Yale, which tests should I study for and which tests can I not focus on?</p>

<p>For example, is it worth studying for Spanish Literature if I already have a 4 in Spanish Language? ditto for english?</p>

<p>I guess it depends on what you want to study in college. For instance: if you don't want to go into a 'science' field, then the Chemistry AP might not get you placed out of a class, because you might not have to take a higher chemistry. Most colleges require that you have a certain number of credits in English, especially your freshman year, so any English AP exam will probably benefit you greatly. </p>

<p>I wouldn't suggest "not focusing" on certain APs and focusing on others, because you never know how much those few extra hours of study time can affect your score. I (note, personally) think that a couple of 5's and a few 4's looks better than three 5's and the rest as 2's. Not that I'm judging how studious you are, of course! You may be able to slack a little and still pull all 4's and 5's, depending on what you consider "slacking". </p>

<p>Then again, if you get/got into Yale, how it 'looks' probably won't matter anymore, because admissions are over with. But they still see your scores.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if that was helpful at all, but you can read a little more about how they value placement and APs here : <a href="http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/academics/acceleration.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/academics/acceleration.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Also, if you plan on going pre-med, carefully read the link on that same page, "Information for Pre-med students" or something like that. It says that most med schools require 1 bio, 1 chem, 1organicchem, etc., and that AP exam scores cannot count for these class requirements. So even if your AP Bio 5 places you out of introductory Bio, you must still take a higher level Bio.</p>