<p>Glad I didn't take the AP tests either... ahh, the joys of coasting through Math 31A and Physics 1A last year... :)</p>
<p>By all means take AP classes and their respective exams in high school. Now that I think about it, so many classes will concurrently be accepted to fulfill your English requirement, that really English shouldn't be a problem (I passed the exam so I can't take English 3, but my friends who didn't pass and took the course said it was one of the easier courses they took Englishwise). I did not mean to discourage anyone from taking AP courses or exams altogether- it seems now that I truly think about it- that AP exams can only hurt you mathwise (Calculus and Statistics) as they will both barr you from taking the lower classes in their respective series. The other exams will give you "elective credit" but it will go towards no classes so in a way, you get empty credits. But the AP classes will provide you with a sample of what's to come collegewise (unless you're teacher really sucks and shouldn't be teaching period- then I feel for you because my AP Spanish teacher really sucked- as is really instructed once a week- and just the native speakers passed the exam for my class). By starting out in the lower series class with an AP background with other college kids, you will definitely have an edge over someone who has only taken college prep courses for that subject in high school. When reporting your AP math scores comes into conflict with your other AP scores is when you need to make a serious decision, and really this should only be a hard choice your senior year if it involves a foreign language score because otherwise your choice comes down to: empty credits or wiser math series path.</p>
<p>Hmm...I'm just curious: are there any prospective high schoolers reading this or am I just talking to prospective CC transfers and current UCLA students??</p>
<p>Well if I just helped even just a friend of yours exilio, these posts would have been worth my time (takes a good while to post a long one)</p>
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<p>< Now I'm just talking to myself...</p>
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<p>Just as long as you don't ARGUE with yourself. ;)</p>
<p>i have one question regarding AP score...i took the AP calculus AB exam and score a 4...using that score, i skipped on to calculus II at my community college and will be taking calculus III this spring semester....i want to transfer to UCLA, so my question is, do i have to take calculus I again (AP score of 4) or will UCLA give me credit and i don't need to take it again...it doesn't make sense to me to take it over since i passed my calculus II class wit a B....</p>
<p>I'm not quite sure about your situation. I passed the BC exam with a 5 so I skipped entirely out of 31a and 31b (unfortunately). In your situation, I'd guess that your AP score would get you out of 31a, but if you are taking calculus courses at your community college, that should make the AP scores irrelevant- Look into what your cc math classes are equivalent to for UCLA and if Calculus II is equivalent to 31b, you would not have to start over at 31a.</p>
<p>I'm a high school applicant to UCLA, jyancy. You're not talking to the wall. ;)</p>
<p>jyancy, it's sure equivalent, so i guess i don't have to retake it..thanks</p>
<p>If you want to know how your CC classes transfer to any UC, this site can tell you:</p>
<p>I'm a high school student, I'm wondering if the self-reported scores on your application count against you, or do you actually have to have college board send the scores for them to count? I'm curious because I took BC Calc and AP Chem my junior year, I passed both exams and reported them on my application. I know I would like to retake intro chem because even though I passed the exam I want to have that class at university level. I'm not sure what I want to do with Calc, but since I know that most med schools don't take AP credit for meeting admissions requirements I would need to take more calc regardless of how I go with AP score reporting. Any knowledge of how self-reported scores impact your options with class selection would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Self-reported AP scores only factor into the admissions game. You will have to send an official AP score report to your university of choice (where you're going after you sign your SIR) in order to get credit. If your school of choice received the official, and you want to take the class, check with the school. If it's UCLA, you're SOL.</p>
<p>jyancy:</p>
<p>Hey, remember me? I started this thread... I'm a high school senior ~ will be taking 4 AP tests in May... if I don't die from Senioritis first. I really do appreciate all your advice!</p>