How do AP credits work?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Alabama
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<p>I’m confused about how AP credits work at the University of Alabama. I scored a 4 on the AP English exam and a 5 on the US History, though I have a few questions about what my AP credits will actually do (I am a prospective mechanical engineering major, if that helps anything):</p>

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<li><p>Does my American History score count for Humanities courses or for Social/Behavioral Sciences? </p></li>
<li><p>Would taking the Honors English course void my AP credits? I plan on rushing a fraternity fall semester while taking an easier (12/13 credits) course load, and then taking the Honors English course Spring semester to improve my writing skills. Would I not have enough credits to graduate if I try to do this, or will I not have to worry about it?</p></li>
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<p>Your 4 in English gives you credit for both Frosh Comp I and Frosh Comp II.</p>

<p>Why would you take Honors English 103 Frosh Comp? If you do, you won’t get get the AP credits.</p>

<p>American History AP Credits aren’t SB. I think they’re HI, but I’ll check to be sure.</p>

<p>Here…they’re HI</p>

<p>American History 3 HY 203 and HY 204 6 HI</p>

<p><a href=“http://courseleaf.ua.edu/introduction/academicpolicies/creditbyexamination/#advancedplacementaptext[/url]”>http://courseleaf.ua.edu/introduction/academicpolicies/creditbyexamination/#advancedplacementaptext&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I recommend you look up the flow chart for Mechanical Engineering, it is extremely helpful in planning courses and the number of credits you should take each semester.</p>