Top schools with programs like Harvard's advanced standing?

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<p>Does anyone know of programs at other top schools (HYPSM, ivies, etc) that are similar to Harvard's advanced standing, which lets students who take enough AP credits graduate in 3 years or get a bachelors and masters in 4 years? I am really interested in conserving time and money for my undergraduate studies and was wondering if anyone knew of a similar program! Thanks a lot!</p>

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<p>Many schools do give credit units for AP scores, although many AP scores may not give any useful subject credit. Credit units from AP scores can be used to graduate sooner, if you are able to complete all of the subject requirements for the major and school within the remaining schedule space.</p>

<p>You can search for “AP credit” on each school’s web site.</p>

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<p>Have you checked with Yale; Princeton; Stanford; Georgetown SFS; Wharton? These schools are of similiar reputation ( depending on your major), an dthey should offer AP credits.</p>

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<p>@ucbalumnus @houseofcats I’ve checked with quite a few of those top schools and they seem to give out a good amount of AP credit. However, would you happen to know of any other nice 4 year bachelors + masters programs as I feel like a program like that would suit me well.</p>

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<p>What is your area of interest? Some schools do offer 4+1 program for masters degree, but they are not as high caliber or prestigious as the above mentioned schools.</p>

<p>One example is Wesleyan + Coumbia ( 4+1 engineering MS degree)</p>

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<p>A lot of colleges won’t put it in such strict terms, but you can look at what credit they will offer and how this would fulfill requirements. If you have the credit, you could possibly turn a 4+1 masters program into a 3+1 program.</p>

<p>I originally planned to use my credit starting college (45 credits) to graduate early, but instead ended up adding a minor, research courses, honors thesis, and electives relevant to the field I want to go into. I very much had the attitude that the most important thing was to show I was smart and get through college ASAP. I realized that wasn’t necessarily the best option.</p>