<p>So on the eve of APs, I realize I'm pretty much doomed for calc and physics (score of 2-3 for calc, 4 for physics is most likeley). Is there even a point in taking the AP BC calc test if you're on premed track and are gonna take math 1a and 1b anyways? other than these 2, i have 5 other AP tests ( 3 5's, 2 this year that I think I will do well on) ( and yes I know that's very a very low number; my school doesn't offer AP's until Jr. year and I didn't self-study for anything). </p>
<p>Also, how does the number/score of AP tests factor into scheduling orders? I think I read somewhere that this has something to do with how soon you're allowed to sign up for classes but I can't get official verification.</p>
<p>Passing AP tests will give you units towards graduation. These factor in to signing up for classes a little bit. You are “assigned” a group that you sign up for classes with (for example: freshman, sophomore, junior, etc.) and having AP units will push you up earlier during the few days that your group signs up for classes.</p>
<p>so will the AP “units” follow me all through college? and is that one test really important? I’m planning on taking at least 16 (definitely near maximum near freshman year) units every semester, which I understand is more than usual. Will that help me at all?
And does regents have anything to do this at all?</p>
<p>AP units only push you up within your non-AP level. If you amass a lot of units during your semesters here, or take a lot of summer units, you will definitely make up for your lack of AP units.</p>
<p>If you score a 3 or higher on Calc BC, that is 5.3 more units added to your status. </p>
<p>The full answer depends upon your college and intended major. For L&S, a 3 will also waive the first semester of Calc (1A or 16A depending upon your major), allowing you to only take 1B or 16B to complete the requirement for a year of calc.</p>
<p>Pre-med requirements for calculus are a lot softer than for the mainstream requirements like bio, chem and physics. Many state that a someone can AP out of the entire thing and still be considered to have taken a year, although this is a subject where some debate it. On the other hand, since statistics is pretty good to have going into medicine, you might take 1B plus a stat course on top of Calc BC pass. That would give you a year of math, calc plus stats. The very conservative might just sign up for Calc 1A anyhow. if you do take 1A here and pass it, you may not get to keep the 5.3 units of AP credit.</p>