<p>If all goes as planned this year and next, I should have anywhere from 7-11 AP exam credits... hopefully fours and fives. In your opinion, would it be a good idea to skip the survey classes of English 101, Psych 101, History... you get the idea, and start working towards a major? Do you know anyone who has done this, or are you planning on it? I guess, essentially, I could graduate in three years and pay less money, or spend more time studying abroad or something. I mean, I don't see any point sitting in a history class if I've already taken a similar class in high school, when I want to do something in the science field. </p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>I started as a sophomore in college. I had a total of 1 general education requirement when I entered my University- the rest were fulfilled by AP credits. </p>
<p>It’s worth it. I’m the opposite. I’m an English/history person who never has to take a math/science ever again. It frees up my schedule quite nicely. </p>
<p>If I wanted to, I could graduate in 3 years. I’m not going to because I have four years free from a scholarship, but if money were an issue I would DEFINITELY do the three years and get it over with. </p>
<p>Just skip the classes and start towards your major :).</p>
<p>Awesome, thanks for the advice!! </p>
<p>I’m glad to get a view from someone who has actually done this, because it all sounds good in theory, but I just wanted to make sure it really does work out well.</p>
<p>It really does :).</p>
<p>The only thing I caution you against is getting tunnel vision. One of the nice things about gen ed requirements is that they open your eyes to new fields of study that you may not have any experience in. If you do start towards your major, try to take at least one class outside of your “area” - ie, math/science/history/english at least each year, if not each semester. You never know what you might discover. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>I’m planning on going to a LAC, where I would have to take different classes, anyways, so that would work out perfectly! I really like the idea of having to take an art class or a religion class, even though I have no plans (currently) to be an art or religion major. I’ve certainly figured out in high school that by taking different classes I can figure out new things that I didn’t know I liked.</p>
<p>Thanks again! :)</p>
<p>Hi, first year junior here (soon to be 2nd year senior :D). You’ll find that AP policies are very much dependent on the individual school (as are GE req’s) so it’s hard for anyone to give general advice. However, I would suggest skipping any class you can. I also would suggest not graduating early, though that tends to be a more personal decision and something you can choose later on.</p>