<p>I was wondering if it was possible for someone to bet a BS (ie in neuroscience) as well as a BA (ie in economics) in 4 undergrad years. To be more specific toward myself, if I were to get into vandy, I would have 32 units, or be done with my freshman year. Is the dual degree feat possible/allowed?</p>
<p>thank you very much!</p>
<p>I'm sure it would be allowed since they're both in arts & sciences. but just so you know "Students of the College of Arts and Science are limited to a total of 18 credit hours earned by an combination of advanced placement, international baccalaureate credit, advanced international credit, and credit by departmental examination, counting toward the minimum number of hours required toward the degree." go here for more info about ap credit:
Admissions:</a> Vanderbilt University</p>
<p>that was very depressing. Does that mean that you can take the next level of classes though, since your score on the AP kinda signifies that you would easily pass the intro courses?</p>
<p>thx for the info though!</p>
<p>In previous posts it has been the opinion of many students that, just because you have passed the AP test, it doesn't mean it is a good idea to bypass the intro courses, particularly if it is integral to your major. In most cases your Vanderbilt professors have a little more to offer than your high school teachers.</p>
<p>i'm not entirely sure, but I think they'd let you take the next level. Here's a little bit about placement, I don't know if it helps or not: Vanderbilt</a> University: College of Arts and Science: Academics: AXLE</p>
<p>This link above has excellent info. You can use AP to gain placement into higher level classes - you just might not get credit for the AP. NO credit toward AXLE requirements is ever given for AP (only for the CAS foreign language requirement & for partial fulfillment of the CAS writing requirement). Credit will be given for some AP exams, but it's just credit - it will count toward the total needed for graduation, but not for degree requirements or AXLE requirements. It might give you leeway for things like study abroad.</p>
<p>My D has found the AXLE requirements to be very flexible. For example, she was not pleased that her APUSH would not count toward her AXLE American History requirement, since she isn't a fan of American History. However, she is taking a Country Music class to fulfill that requirement - it's been fun for her, since she knew nothing about country music before (no, she's not a southerner by birth). There are plenty of unusual courses that fulfill AXLE credits, and they don't require prerequisities (her former school required prereqs for anything but the basic, boring classes). It's a nice way to get a true liberal arts education.</p>
<p>BTW, my D says lots of people double major - and some even triple major.</p>
<p>for what its worth my tour guide double majored in from what i remember civil engineering and economics</p>
<p>thanks guys, they have been really insightful. Also I think I might have found a loophole (or ireally hoped i did). The site dsr mentioned said only 18 credits/degree - will that limit double if you attempt to get another degree? To detail some of the stuff I have: Math - 5 on BC Calc, and a multivar calc school course that is considered a 'certified college course' by a grant from the state; chem - 5, bio - should get a 4 or 5, comp sci ab -4, ushist - 4, stats - 5, gov - still dunno if i'll take, and both phys c - should get 4 or 5 each. oh yah english will be covered w/ act</p>
<p>if ap credits dont really count to degree units, what are they used for? Just for higher placement - the main incentive being more time allotted for stuff you want to do - ie recreational courses and study abroad?</p>
<p>Also, I came across their Engage program; does that require another app or are the 10 kids selected by the admission committee?</p>
<p>According to a post in another thread on this forum, Engage has been discontinued. I'm not 100% sure, but you should call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to find out. I don't think your loophole will work. The restructuring of Gen Ed requirements from CPLE to AXLE and the new AP policy were designed to keep students from leaving Vanderbilt with Vanderbilt degrees that were substantially populated with credits earned in high school.</p>
<p>so there is no difference between me and another kid who has just 18 credits upon entering vandy? Excluding the fact that the extra ap classes i took have given me a more panaromic view of the diversity of the courses, etc?</p>
<p>The difference would be in your ability to gain acceptance, your level of preparation, and the knowledge you get to keep forever.</p>
<p>That's not bad! :)</p>
<p>First of all they cap your APs at 18 hours and you don't get credit towards axle.
Aside from that, most people here double major and it's not too hard to do so. I am and my whole life does NOT revolve around studying. ou'll just need to take more tan say 12 hours per semester</p>