<p>ok, so I'm debating on whether or not I want to use my AP's to get out of a class. Do you think it's better to test out and not have to take the class, or take the class on stuff you already know pretty well and get an easy A? My dilema is I'm not 100% positive that I know everything that would be covered in the class. I got 5's on both macro and micro econ, and I feel very confidant on my knowledge of the subject to that level, but what if they cover something extra in the college class that wasn't presented to us to learn and I get to the more upper level class to find out I'm behind... I dunno, I guess I'm just wondering what other people's experiences are with testing out of classes, or if you regretted not doing it...??</p>
<p>Is it for your major?</p>
<p>I was in the same dilema a few months ago. I'd say if you are going to major in Economics (meaning you will take significant upper-level classes), then take the class. You'll feel more confident... and you might ace the class as well. Professors are usually more in-depth than high school teachers.</p>
<p>By the way, if you want to major in Economics, then your college may require you to take the class anyway.</p>
<p>Or sometimes they don't let you take those courses for units. So you might not even have an option.</p>
<p>Some schools have a sort of advanced intro class (if that's not too oxymoronic for you) for people who have taken the classes in high school. It's part review, part more in-depth/going further into the topic. You might try that? </p>
<p>Otherwise, just because you've taken it before doesn't mean you're guaranteed an A. A lot of students in the class might have studied the topic already and if the class is graded on a curve, it might not be so easy to get that A.</p>
<p>Yes, it is for my major, and on thw website it says that while it's not automatic, you can go into the department and request it. At my school you have to apply to get into the major too, so I was also thinking that might be a nice way to introduce myself to the department people there. Maybe I'll ask them about it once I get there, or if once I see the class outline I'll decide. Thanks for your input.</p>