<p>I was admitted early decision and was wondering about the impact of AP credit at Tufts. Some of my friends at other colleges have said that AP credit received in high school doesnt make much of a difference once youre in college since you start new. I was wondering if this is true at Tufts, or if credit does help in guaranteeing higher level placements, etc. </p>
<p>I know that Tufts doesnt offer credit for AP Psychology, but would getting a 5 help at all in any aspect (especially since Im probably majoring in Psych)? And Im planning on self-studying the AP Calc AB exam, I know that I can get an acceleration credit with a 4 or 5, but how much would this credit help in the long run? </p>
<p>I wouldn’t use APs in place of introductory level classes of your concentration. Having a solid foundation of the basics could prove invaluable in harder courses. Plus getting that easy A isn’t the worst thing in the world.</p>
<p>But I don’t see why you wouldn’t use it to knock down requirements in subjects that you have little interest in. If you have a calc requirement but don’t enjoy math an AP credit would be a convenient solution.</p>
<p>I am very thankful for my AP credit. I’m studying engineering, but I haven’t yet figured out what kind. I’m currently declared as a MechE, but still don’t know whether I want to do that, or ChemE, or something else. Starting next year, there isn’t very much overlap between ChemE and MechE, but because of my AP credit it looks like I’ve freed up enough space to still pursue both next semester without falling behind, giving me an extra semester to make my decision.
Last semester I used my Calc BC credit to place into Math 13 (multivariable) and did very well in the class, but I felt like I had a strong grasp of the BC material. I decided to only partially use my Chem credit, skipping only Chem 1 and taking Chem 2 (could’ve skipped both) and thought that was a good decision as well; while Chem 2 was still mostly review, college chemistry is still a step up from HS, especially in the labs. This semester, I used my CS AB credit to skip Comp 11, and Comp 15 was definitely a good placement for me. I skipped Physics 11 also using my Physics C:Mech credit, and have been doing pretty well in Physics 12. It looks like I may even be able to put my Bio credit to use if I do end up doing Chemical Engineering.</p>
<p>So, in summary, I would say may AP credit has been incredibly useful to me, but I did also feel like I really understood the material for each class I skipped. If you have any doubt that you know it cold, then it can’t hurt to retake the class. If you’re convinced that you know the material, though, then AP credit can be very beneficial, whether it’s allowing you to lighten the load a little bit and relax or to take more classes than you otherwise could.</p>
<p>I think SAT II’s can be used for placement into higher level language courses, but I don’t know if they also count for credit the way AP’s do.
As far as them exempting you from English/Math, I wish I could’ve used my score to get out of English, but you can only use APs. Same goes for Math.</p>
<p>Yes, AP credit can make a difference. My D received 8 college “credits” from Tufts due to AP scores from high school. 4 such credits could allow one to graduate a semester early and 9 such credits could allow one to graduate a year early, assuming all other requirements (major, distribution and foundation) have been met. With those credits, she placed out of all basic English, Science, Math, Social Studies and almost all Language requirements and, therefore, took many 100-level (upper-level) courses as a freshman. </p>
<p>Another way to think about it that a full pay student is doling out $50,000 + per year so having AP credits from high school allowing one to graduate early could save some big bucks. </p>
<p>Of course, she is planning a double or possible triple major so she’ll be there the full, four years.</p>
<p>What exactly is “eligible for a 2-digit course” (for AP Psychology)? It says “no credit” given, so is there any benefit in getting a 5? And is it worth it to get “1 course credit in Bio 7” for AP Environmental Science?</p>
<p>If you guys have received the admission package from Tufts, there is a whole packet which explains which AP/IB/SAT IIs gives how much credit with what score. You can look it up in there!</p>