Using an AP Test for Placement (not a question about AP credit)

[ucbalumnus]

@Dreadpirit

If he is considering a Physics major I would suggest a frank discussion with a few upperclassmen and an adviser to see if it is a good idea to take AP credit for Physics. Some people will advise you to take the credit because college Physics is a difficult class to get a good grade in - I always thought that was the wrong thinking for people who were going to need what they learn for future course work.

Assuming AP physics C (not 1/2/B), the same suggestion of trying the college’s old final exams would apply to physics placement as well as math placement.

Some colleges offer honors physics and math courses for students with a strong interest in those subjects.