<p>While moving my kid out today, ran across a copy of the kid’s transcript. Shows admitted with 28 credits, equivalent to 7 full courses. That is 1 class short of an entire year, which means the kid can experiment with classes or graduate up to an entire year early. </p>
<p>Take the AP classes, study for the exams.</p>
<p>Wanted to add the link to getting credit. Note that BU is generous, giving credit for 3's on some tests. Credit</a> Guide. This makes sense; a 3 in German or French means you aren't in 1st year for that language in college, but many schools don't give you that credit. </p>
<p>I don't think many people notice this as a benefit, but I know kids who a) can double major or double degree because of the credits, b) take a wider range of courses, c) go overseas without as much worry about which credits will transfer, d) kids who graduate a semester or a year early, saving as much as $50k.</p>
<p>thanks for this. somewhat motivates me more to study for those aps. i have calculus in the morning at 8! </p>
<p>i note that they are excused for certain courses though. ie - ap chemistry credit waives a chem course. what if we're in the business school and have no need of taking a chem course? (i haven't read up all the prereqs yet though but from what i understand the first 2-3 years as a business major has mostly business/lit/math courses?) do we still get that "credit"?</p>
<p>wow I totally wish I had seen something like this before. Though I guess it doesn't matter too much for me since I've only taken 3 aps throughout high school, which won't make much of a difference compared to those saving that $50k (I'm justifying my soon-to-be score for next Monday).</p>
<p>You will still be able to use the credit. There's a certain number of liberal arts courses that you have to take. Don't worry, whatever you have, BU will let you use.</p>