<p>Hi I have a question for anyone that is already attending Emory. I was wondering what the procedure is for placement tests for Biology, Chemistry, and languages, etc. What exactly will AP scores of 4 and 5 do for someone in these subject areas and how should a science major approach placing out? Also, as a sub-note, are non-major classes taken at other colleges during the summers after being enrolled at Emory count on the transcript and towards the General Education Curriculum?</p>
<p>Yeah, could someone address this man/woman’s questions regarding placement tests, I am also very curious. The only information I heard was that there were a few placement tests including one regarding Physical Education (a written one- I have heard it is fairly difficult).</p>
<p>The PE/Health 101 exemption test is offered during orientation. I highly recommend that you take it! Very few students pass, but it’s certainly not impossible (I was one of around 40 freshmen who passed last year). I took AP Psych during my senior year of high school, and that helped a lot. I also studied STDs on the plane on the way to Emory (I know…I’m a dork). But honestly, if you don’t exempt out of health, it’s not a big deal at all. It’s only a 1 credit course, and a lot of my friends actually thought it was a really fun/funny and super easy class. </p>
<p>There is a placement test for general chemistry, and you have to take that online before registering for classes. As I recall, it’s really basic and a lot of it has more to do with math than it has to do with chemistry. Once again, I’m a complete nerd so I actually bought the chemistry book that I would be using for Chem141 and studied the first 5 chapters over the summer to prepare for the placement test. It turns out that it really wasn’t necessary because the placement test was really easy, but it DID make the first few weeks of Chem141 easier because I had already read everything. Here’s the link to the placement test: [Department</a> of Chemistry at Emory University](<a href=“http://www.chemistry.emory.edu/undergraduate/placement_exam.html]Department”>http://www.chemistry.emory.edu/undergraduate/placement_exam.html)</p>
<p>Also, as far as chemistry goes, if you took AP chem and did well on the test, you may be able to enroll in Chem171, which is freshmen Orgo. This class is pretty controversial…some students love it and some hate it. I never took AP chem, so I took chem141 (general chemistry) my first year.</p>
<p>There is no placement test for biology. If you took AP bio and got a 4 or 5 on the test, you can place out of Bio141 (the first semester of introductory bio), but you still have to take Bio142. I know a lot of people who skipped straight to Bio142 and they had no problem at all, but other people choose to give up their AP credit and take Bio141. It’s really up to you. </p>
<p>Language tests depend on the department. There is a Spanish placement test that you take online before registration. It basically tests grammar, vocab, and reading comprehension. The test results are then evaluated and somebody from the Spanish department sends you a recommendation for which class you should enroll in. The French department does not have a placement test…so course placement is just determined on how much experience you have. I’m not sure about any of the other language departments. </p>
<p>About summer courses: The only summer in which you can take courses at another university/college is the summer after your freshman year. These classes will probably show up on the emory transcript without a grade (ie just the credit), but they will still count toward general education requirements. During subsequent summers, summer courses can only be taken at Emory.</p>
<p>I hope this helps…feel free to message me with other questions about Emory!</p>