2013 Community College Courses-AP Credit and DS Admission

[doc toothache]

A few schools have made some changes in how they view CC/AP credits. There are 8 schools that do not accept CC courses for prerequisites and 3 that do not accept courses for electives. Twenty five schools do not accept AP credit for prerequisites and 12 do not accept credit for electives. About 1/3 of the ds either recommend no CC courses or qualify the need to take additional upper division courses as a countermeasure. About 2/3 of the schools have some limitations on acceptance of AP credits. It is best to take basic science courses that are designed for science/engineering/pre health students (except nursing, dh) at a four-year college or, when there is no other choice, take courses that are transferable to a four-year college. Not much needs to be said about AP courses.

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[blankman321]

this is awesome. thanks.

so quick question? if you took 80% of pre-reqs at CC but took a upper division genetics class at a 4 year and got an A with more upper division bio courses planned this summer, will that be enough or would they prefer like 5-6 upper division courses PRIOR TO APPLICATION?

 

[doc toothache]

this is awesome. thanks.
so quick question? if you took 80% of pre-reqs at CC but took a upper division genetics class at a 4 year and got an A with more upper division bio courses planned this summer, will that be enough or would they prefer like 5-6 upper division courses PRIOR TO APPLICATION?

If you read the notes carefully, the general trend is to expect an equal number of upper division courses in the same discipline.

 

[strep mutans]

I'm resurrecting this thread in the hopes that someone with the 2015 ADEA Guide can compare the requirements re: AP and CC credits and let us know if there have been any changes... It would be very much appreciated!