<p>My D has taken 3 years of honors sciences (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), but she doesn't want to take an AP science in her senior year. Would it hurt her chance of getting into Stern? </p>
<p>Would 5 years of math make up the deficiency in science? She is taking BC Calculus and AP Statistics this year, and MV Calculus next year, also AP Economics.</p>
<p>Since NYU recommends 4 years of science, I am concerned that having only 3 years will make her less competitive.</p>
<p>She’ll surely wish she’d taken that AP science class when she gets to Stern. You get to skip the natural science requirement if you have AP science credit.</p>
<p>Going that extra step to take multivariable calculus will not help her much once she’s in, she will have to take a calculus class even if she has AP credit. The Calc BC credit (I think the scores are 4 and 5) will be sufficient if she wants to skip to linear algebra.</p>
<p>AP econ credit is useless at Stern, but she should take it.</p>
<p>Bottom line: yes make her take AP science.</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply!</p>
<p>She is torn between taking classes she likes such as AP European History versus taking a double period AP science. I assume AP Environmental Science doesn’t count?</p>
<p>I have heard that MV calculus doesn’t help business majors, but she might forget how to do math if not taking one next year. </p>
<p>How about AP English Language or Literature? Does either count towards any credits? Is there an AP chart for NYU or Stern?</p>
<p>One of the AP English courses doesn’t count. Don’t remember which. You can’t use it to skip Writing the Essay (or Commerce and Culture if your daughter has 750+ writing on the SAT). Natural science requirement and 4 credits of stats is all you can skip. 6 credits of stats are required for graduation, so even if she skips stats, she still has to take it.</p>
<p>If she’s actually good at math, she shouldn’t forget how to do calculus just because she took a gap year in math. If you’re really worried about this, make her take Physics C. I can guarantee she will use lots of calculus in that class.</p>
<p>The vast majority of AP credits can only be applied as elective credits if she wants to graduate early, and there is a 32 credit cap.</p>
<p><a href=“http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/emplibrary/ACFVh8dfw.pdf[/url]”>http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/emplibrary/ACFVh8dfw.pdf</a> is the list of applicable AP courses.</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore now, so keep in mind that these requirements might change when your daughter starts in college.</p>
<p>I am not concerned about her graduating early, although having more credits will probably help her in finding first summer internship.</p>
<p>I just want to make sure she can meet the admission requirements and be well prepared for her first year in college.</p>
<p>You have given me many great advice…We need to rethink her senior schedule.</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
<p>Adding to what the person above has said, I applied an AP science credit for natural science–it is beyond worth it. Calculus is not very useful for business majors, unless she has a SERIOUS interest in math (stochastic processes, financial engineering). A general understanding of statistics however (AP Stats) is a good life skill. </p>
<p>More credits will not make a difference in finding a first summer internship. </p>
<p>Factors which WILL affect this first internship are:
What field (finance, marketing, consulting)
College GPA, SAT
Extracurriculars, particularly if geared towards her interested field and if unique
Networking with upperclassmen and employers through Wasserman
Familial connections
Luck – it is VERY, VERY difficult to obtain a freshman summer internship at the bigger name firms, as they reserve an insignificant percentage of seats, if any for freshmen.</p>
<p>Lol does your daughter go to ABRHS?</p>
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<p>@Alwayslivewell - Thank you for your input too! I am glad that I asked. </p>
<p>@cneogy - No, we are in MD. Your school offers similar curriculum?</p>