<p>So...exactly what do AP's do for you at Wellesley? Do you get credit, do you pass out of classes...what? <em>posts an hour before Certain Doom on AP Euro test</em></p>
<p>You'll get credit toward your diploma, but the tests will not exempt you from any distribution requirements. Whether or not the tests will allow you to pass out of a class depends on the department. You should get a whole run-down on AP credits during orientation; and, if you miss that information, your class dean (a wonderful resource at all times) and department chair will help you figure out what your AP's can do for you.</p>
<p>and you only get credit for fives</p>
<p>Here's the information from the Wellesley site about credits for AP/IB classes:
<a href="http://www.wellesley.edu/Registrar/APfall06.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.wellesley.edu/Registrar/APfall06.html</a></p>
<p>Basically, you'll need a 5 on an AP test (with the exception of Calculus BC -- you only need a 4 or 5) to recieve credit. Plus, you have a limit of earning 4 credits through AP/IB testing. Each 5 on a test earns you one credit, and a 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC test grants you two credits.</p>