<p>Okay so I have a couple questions about applying before I decide whether to try for Trinity or Pratt.</p>
<p>1) To apply to Pratt, I know Calculus is required but what about AP Physics? I have heard conflicting accounts from Duke literature and the Duke admission officers.... </p>
<p>2) So as a follow up question, did you take AP physics before going into Pratt? and if not, how hard was the intro class?</p>
<p>To answer your questions:</p>
<p>1) I’m not sure about current policies but AFAIK, no AP is “required” to apply to Pratt. Do most people have calculus? Sure. But AP Physics is definitely not required. </p>
<p>2) I took both AP Physics C tests and got credit for them, but I still took the intro mechanics course (easy A, that route is unfortunately not longer allowed under the new policy). That course is easy for me because I loved mechanics but it did involve a fair amount of math and some matlab which some people had trouble with. And it’s a fair amount of work. I’m sure it’s harder if you’ve never seen the material before.</p>
<p>Anyone else know who’s more current?</p>
<p>What do you mean who’s more current? I said there was a new policy preventing people with AP credits from retaking the course. But if you don’t have AP credit, you will still need to take the same mechanics course I took (Physics 61) and that course hasn’t really changed much.</p>
<p>I mean someone who is in the same position as me or just got in. I heard Susie Schneider say that you need AP Physics to apply to Pratt, while literature from Duke said having physics already is preferred but not required. I just want to see if it’s possible for me to apply to Pratt without taking Physics beforehand.</p>
<p>For what it’s worth, I personally know a freshmen in Pratt right now with no AP Physics.</p>
<p>Well that’s helpful!</p>
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I suppose that means you’re an old fart =P</p>
<p>And I had no AP Physics when I was accepted at Duke. Physics 61 (intro mechanics) was and still is filled with mostly people who have no AP credit.</p>
<p>But then again, I’m only a year behind SBR, so idk if I’m “recent” either…</p>
<p>Man, all you young whipper snappers! Quit makin’ grandpa feel old!</p>
<p>Requiring AP physics would make no sense. Obviously, not all schools offer the course, and scheduling difficulties can interfere with students taking the class even if it is offered.</p>
<p>Aside from that, there remains the question of “rigor” in the context of your school’s offerings.</p>