<p>Thank you, Kdog, this is good information to have. On the one hand, I understand that a rigorous math/science sequence might well be more challenging than just getting 5’s on the AP exams, given that the standard for getting a 5 is so low – 68% or so correct.</p>
<p>On the other hand, my son is interested in ISP because he wants rapid acceleration, not to repeat material he’s already learned. He taught himself Calc BC and the two Physics Cs at some blistering pace at least 10 times the speed it’s taught in class; he has some kind of special knack for looking at a new formula, determining how it’s both similar and yet different from previous ones and remembering how to use it, permanently, without review or repetition. None of this is rote memorization, either, because he frequently shows his teachers/coaches how to solve math problems quicker and easier than the way it’s done in the textbook, usually on-the-fly and mostly in his head.</p>
<p>So I guess my question is: Could my son get the AP credit and move to the next level if he were to consult with the individual professors and demonstrate his knowledge of the existing material (and/or his ability to rapidly self-study to fill in any gaps)?</p>