<p>1) When I look at the AP exam credit page, most exams give "elective" credit. Thsi may sound silly, but what does this mean? The only thing that I can think of is that the test lets me get out of an elective class, but if I chose to take the class, why would I want to get out of it?</p>
<p>2) I am looking into doing the 3-2 engineering program with Columbia. When yiou search for that program, the only information about it is in the Lincoln Center section of the site. Can anyone confirm that this program is only for LC students? It seems weird because the progaram just consists of taking specific classes and stuff.</p>
<p>Re AP’s. It means that most will not count toward the core classes and those that do require a 4 or a 5. </p>
<p>Here’s a practical example. My S came in with 24 AP credits. Six of them counted toward the core and so he is no longer required to take those two classes. The remaining credits are called elective credits, classes that are NOT core requirements. You need a certain number to graduate and it is possible for some people to graduate early if they have finished the core, their major and have enough elective credits. </p>
<p>My S was technically a Sophomore but in his first year of college. It really didn’t mean much though and he won’t be able to graduate early being a double major.</p>
<p>Another advantage of having AP credit is that registration is done by the number of credits you have so if you have enough APs you may register earlier than many others in your class giving you a better selection of profs. and classes.</p>
<p>Sorry but I don’t know anything about the 3/2 engineering program.</p>
<p>Also…some students with a lot of APs choose to take 4 classes a semester rather than five – especially as they get into higher level courses during junior and senior year.</p>
<p>re: the 3/2 program.
I have a friend that did his first two years of that at LC but is transferring to RH for the third year, so I’m assuming it is offered at both campuses? You might want to call someone from admissions or academics to ask about that, though.</p>