<p>My AP Psych teacher told me you can only get credit for either 10 APs or recieve a total of 10 college credits (I don't exactly remember which). Is this true? I was planning on taking 14 APs and recieving 5s in all. (I've already taken 3)</p>
<p>How many AP classes you can get credit for (and what kind of credit, general elective or specific requirement, allowed to take next class in sequence) varies from university to university. For the schools you might be interested in, check out the College Board for this info, which will also give you a link to the colleg's web site.</p>
<p>From my readings on CC, state universities appear to be more generous in offering credits.</p>
<p>Every college has their own system for accepting credits. Some will only take 5s. some 4 and 5, and some 3 and above. You'll have to check each college for this.</p>
<p>My impression is that state schools are the most generous but I have no cause to think that. </p>
<p>Even with 5s on her science APs my daughter is having to retake Bio and Chem and therefore will not receive credit. Her Calc BC score resulted in being placed in a higher level of calc and an honors class. I don't know if she received credit. I suppose I should ask about that and the others that she took.</p>
<p>It has been said that med schools don't want to see AP bio and chem as your college classes in that, but I haven't checked that out since she is retaking them. Perhaps that is why she is taking them again?</p>
<p>1) Like people said the amount of AP Classes accepted for credit will vary college to college. Also the scores accepted as credit will vary. Usually state schools have the most lenient AP guidelines. Some schools give you credit for lets say AP English, but you might still have to take a year of English. It all depends on the college.</p>
<p>2) Med school is a really tough topic, because each med school accepts AP credit differently (just like each university). The general consensus is don't assume a med school accepts AP Credit. That said though students could skip general chem using AP credit and then take Orgo as well as Biochem to cover up. At some universities that is smarter, others its not. Again it all depends. </p>
<p>A side note:
14 AP's is a bit excessive. I mean I know its cool to take a ton of AP's are you going for state scholar or something. Otherwise that many AP's is a ton of effort that could be used for other things if you are simply doing it for college credit.</p>
<p>The system for giving credit varies by school. Check it out for the schools you are thinking of on Collegeboard or the school's own website.</p>
<p>Remember that A LOT of schools (especially Ivies, tier-one private schools, LACs, etc.) give minimal credit for APs. They maybe place you in a higher level class, or give you a couple of elective credits, but don't expect much. I guess my point is don't take AP classes for the hope of getting ahead in college, because most of the time you will probably be disappointed in the actual "college credit" you will receive. Take AP classes because you're interested in the course material, think you can do well, and want the challenge, and submit yourself to the idea that the college credit is an added bonus at best, NOT a guarantee. Sadly, despite the way that APs are advertised to students, that is the reality. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>