Do I want to take these AP tests?

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<p><a href="http://registrar.stanford.edu/students/academics/adv_place.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://registrar.stanford.edu/students/academics/adv_place.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>I have a somewhat similar question to RedComet. Looking at the AP chart available at the link above, it says that more than 45 units of AP credit can appear on the transcript, but only 45 will count. If a test like Music Theory isn't listed on the chart, does that mean you can't get any credit at Stanford for it at all? I.e. it won't show up on your transcript, <em>and</em> you can't get credit for it?</p>

<p>Also, on a related note, can you still get the quarter units credit even if you choose <em>not</em> to place into a higher class? Hypothetical situation: You got a 5 on the Calc BC test, but instead of taking Math 51 you decide to take a lower math course. Can you still get the 10 quarter units of AP credit on your transcript?</p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>I have yet to take a class that is videotaped. I've heard of a kid who had classes that met at the same time who watched the videotaped version of one of those classes, so it must exist. You could either go ahead and do the problem sets or just sit in on lectures. It depends how well you remember the material I suppose. I don't plan on doing the problem sets during the quarter, but over spring break or summer break I might test my knowledg by looking over the problem sets.</p>

<p>I have no clue what you do if you start a class 3 weeks into the quarter. If you had stuff due already, it seems you would still get late penalties... but I'm not totally sure. To be safe most students will do the reading anyway if they might stick with the class. It would increase your workload, but the first couple of weeks don't really have that bad of a workload so it is somewhat managable. </p>

<p>If the AP is not listed on the chart it doesn't matter that you ever took it. No credits, not on transcript, nothing. If you take the equivalent class on campus you don't get credits for the AP.</p>

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<p>A lot of EE and CS classes are taped and available online through streaming video, so you don't have to bother going to class.</p>

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<p>Are these available only on local network cable or on the internet? Do you have to have an Access (whatever it's called) ID?</p>

<p>Note that many courses at MIT have their syllabi and HWs online and even some video lectures. Stanford should compete!</p>

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<p>itunes.stanford.edu</p>

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<p>Stanford SCPD classes are broadcast online but the web page with the links is only available through the campus network. If you just want to see a particular class to get a feel for it, PM me and I can send you a link. The list of classes is here: <a href="http://scpd.stanford.edu/scpd/students/dam_ui/pages/quarterList.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://scpd.stanford.edu/scpd/students/dam_ui/pages/quarterList.asp&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p>