<p>so im kinda curious now..are there advantages for taking AP tests if im going premed track? I mean since apparently med schools dont count AP tests and want the actual college courses (which means I have to take Bio classes from the very beginning even though I got a good AP score) what is the point of getting 5s on chem, bio if I am just going to have to take the classes over again? I am just confused on this issue.</p>
<p>Well for one they give you a taste of how college classes might so that you won't be unprepared when classes actually start and if you score well then you can have some confidence in getting a decent grade in the same class when in college in hopes to give your GPA a boost and it also reinforces the basics, which is always good later on.</p>
<p>Also, undergrad admissions cares a great deal.</p>
<p>Intro level classes tend to be crowded making it difficult to learn. Also, teachers often make the classes more difficult than they need to be in order to "weed" students out. Plus it doesn't hurt to get some additional credits before college, so you can finish sooner or take a lighter schedule.</p>
<p>so if for the lower div bio, there are 3 levels and I qualify to start on the 3rd level from the AP test...should I start from level 1 anyway cus med schools require 1 yr of bio (i think they require 1 yr of bio, chem, ochem, physics, math right?). thanks</p>
<p>Remember, you could always just take more advanced biology. If your intro bio class is a full year, it probably includes a lot of useless nonsense like evolution and diversity.</p>
<p>Take whatever class that would help you in MCAT.Would level 1 biology provide you with enough breadth of basic knowledge to get a good grade in MCAT? These are the things you need to ponder to decide what classes to take.</p>
<p>The AP program is a load of ********. It basically encourages teachers to teach to a test. Basically students memorize random crap, spit it out on a test, and forget it until thet get to college. Just my opinion though.</p>