Discovery College Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Its the time of year when many high schools ask students to select their courses for next year. As students consider theiroptions, they may be choosing from among several Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and they may wonder how many such courses to take. The truth is, there is no magic number.

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APRIL 13, 2023

For example, if you want to become an engineer, it’s helpful for a college to see that you can excel in high-level math and science courses. Plus, your GPA might get a boost, depending on whether or not your high school uses a weighted GPA scale. Are there any drawbacks to taking an AP course? And that’s not all.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 9, 2023

Will those help you get into medical school faster? Chances are, you probably opted to take AP courses in high school to fast-track your college education by eliminating the number of courses you’d need to take. Additionally, AP credit usually counts for introductory college courses.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

High-achieving high school students always have questions about using AP credits. At Duke, students can subtract a total of two AP credits from the 34 needed for graduation, so students with at least two credits will only need to complete 32 credits at Duke to graduate in four years.

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 8, 2023

But what about the students who took Algebra I in ninth grade, or just want a more rigorous math option earlier in high school? That’s where AP Precalculus comes in! The average American high school student takes Algebra I in 9th grade and Precalculus in 12th grade. There’s also the allure of college credits.

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The range of transfer applicants is much more extensive than first-time freshmen who are overwhelmingly high school seniors. After graduating from high school, if you take even one college course, you cannot pursue first-time freshman admissions. Dual credit can be both a blessing and a curse.

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 5, 2024

We’d love to be able to give you some simple formula, like N AP classes x Z extracurricular activities + Q GPA = admission to your dream college Unfortunately, the answer to the number of AP courses you should take in high school isn’t that cut and dry. How many AP classes are there?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 5, 2023

Psychology: One semester PSYC 1000 Sociology: One semester SOCI 1001 Considerations for AP courses At some point during your high school years, you may have taken AP courses. While this is a typical benefit of AP courses, for premed students, it works a bit differently.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Currently ranked #36 in National Universities and #25 in Best Value Schools by US News , it boasts an acceptance rate of 41%. If you have your sights set on attending here, you’ll need to be a high achiever, though; most students coming in have a high school GPA of at least 3.8 and have scored at least 1370 on the SAT.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Taking IB vs AP classes? All important questions in the life of a high school student, but here we’re only going to help you tackle that last one. What’s an AP class? Below, we’ll explain the differences between AP classes and IB classes in high school and help you consider which might be right for you.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2022

Doing well in an AP class shows these colleges that you can succeed in college-level coursework. There are financial benefits, as well: AP exams typically cost $95/test, and scoring a 4 or higher counts (at some colleges) as three credits. Ask your guidance counselor what options you have at your school!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 20, 2024

In other words, you can apply to medical school even if you have a few outstanding prerequisite courses to complete. Be aware that AP credits, even if accepted by your undergraduate institution, might not be permitted to satisfy certain medical schools’ requirements.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 13, 2023

The easiest AP classes for you will depend on other factors—some of which are out of your control. Things to consider when looking for “easy” AP classes You want “easy” classes. But what’s easy for you may not be easy for your friend or the student at the high school on the other side of the country or the world.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A complete application for admission to FlexMed includes the following: FlexMed application SAT or ACT scores High school transcript College transcript through your fall sophomore year Three letters of recommendation Personal statement consisting of three short essays Application fee ($110). -. Interviews will take place in April.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 13, 2024

College math builds on high school concepts and pushes you into areas like logical reasoning and problem-solving. Ivy League schools typically offer honors-level math tracks for students who want to excel. It is highly recommended that you take advanced math classes in high school, such as AP Calculus or AP Statistics.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

For instance, if you scored a 4 or a 5 on the AP Bio exam, you can likely bypass an introductory Biology course in college. Though they may seem like a repeat of courses you took in high school, you’ll still be required to take them unless your school gives you credit for AP or IB courses in those subject areas.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Although, it should be noted that they encourage supplementing any advanced placement courses with additional courses in similar subjects since typically, schools do not accept AP credits in lieu of their regular prerequisites. But because of my tendency to speak up in class, I was sometimes bullied for my accent.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

It’s important to note that any AP credits you have will not reduce the biology or physics coursework you need. Please comment on any academic difficulties that you have encountered since completing high school (grades and MCAT scores) and that you believe might adversely affect your likelihood of medical school acceptance.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 27, 2023

What is the school’s policy on AP credits? What percentage of students are in the top 10% of their high school class? Are there opportunities for undergraduate research? Are there opportunities for internships or co-ops? What study abroad programs are available? Is an interview required for admission?

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Tex Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishments in high school or a record of your participation in school-related activities. In middle and high school, he taught me the importance of each dollar. He taught me to manage my finances, and I’m proud to say I’ve built excellent credit.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 6, 2023

AP credits at NYU While you’ll likely be able to count several of your AP classes toward your degree, many medical schools won’t accept credits from AP science classes. Which major will allow me to complete my degree and my premed program without taking on too many additional courses?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you took Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in high school, you may have a jump start on your college career with some introductory course credits earned through the program. The table below provides a list of suggested pre-medicine courses available at Northwestern University.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a warning, students should be careful when using AP credits to place ahead of introductory courses. The content taught in these AP courses may not always match perfectly with the material that is taught in the equivalent Hopkins courses, information which may be needed down the road for exams such as the MCAT.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For example, a university could consider an applicant’s explanation about what it means to him to be the first Black violinist in his city’s youth orchestra or an applicant’s account of overcoming prejudice when she transferred to a rural high school where she was the only student of South Asian descent.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Most medical schools do not accept English AP credit (except for some UC medical schools), but if you place out of R&C courses, you can use courses in these departments to fulfill this requirement. Excelling as a Berkeley premed wont be easy, even if you were a standout student in high school.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 10, 2025

Advanced Placement (AP) lets you take college-level courses and exams while you’re still in high school. There are plenty of benefits : boosting your college readiness, earning credits, and even improving your chances for scholarships. These include: College Board website (AP Central).

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