<p>How would A.P. classes affect the classes that you take in the first two years of college? For example I am probably going take A.P. Biology and A.P. Chemistry and A.P. phyisics and maybe A.P. Enviornmental Science. So then would the college accept all the classes for the degree requirement. Or just some? I saw on the UVA website it says how many credits you get for A.P. so then that means that they take all A.P. credits right? Thanks</p>
<p>Someone correct me if I'm wrong.</p>
<p>Many schools have a "core curriculum" or required classes that everyone has to take. Usually, most APs will help get you placed out of such classes, but not always - there are some APs that you will get credit for the class they offer that is similar but you will not "place out" of anything...more like elective credit. For example, at UT-Austin, if I take AP Biology I can place out of the 6-hour natural science requirement. But, if I took another AP science, I could transfer the credits but it won't get me out of a requirement.</p>
<p>Many VERY elite schools have limits to the amount of classes they will allow you to place out of (Columbia and Harvard come to mind) in addition to guidelines that say you must have a 5.</p>
<p>The AP Credit Policy varies by school. In most cases (and some Ivy's), having AP credits (usually 4s and 5s) will give you credit and place you out of the introductry courses. Most schools have websites with little charts about the grade you get on the exam, the credit for the class you are getting credit for, and what you are eligible to take next at that school.</p>
<p>It's very important to check out your schools though. For example, the arts and sciences college at Duke will only take a maximum of two AP credits...but the grades on more tests will allow you to place out of intro courses (but NOT get the credit). Don't wait until the week before the APs to find out your school wont be accepting your credit or placement at all for a certain exam (like I almost did...hehe)</p>