AP Credit and GPA

[PT Hopeful2]

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Hey everyone,

How do most schools deal with AP credit and factoring it into your pre req. GPA? For instance, if I got a 4 on the AP biology exam, and was therefore able to place out of 1 semester of Introductory Biology at my university, does this get calculated in as a 4.0?

Thank you

 

[Kuhdaytee]

When I contacted one school, they said that a 4 counted as a B, and 5 as an A. Each school may be different though, so definitely ask the school.

 

[mrleroyfashion123]

Many schools don't take AP credit for biology courses! Research each school you're interested in to see if they take AP credit! I took AP bio in high school and in college it's much more in depth. I was able to use AP credit for 2 English classes, Calculus, Statistics, and Government.

 

[uncwpt2018]

Some of my schools did not calculate AP scores into my GPA, so definitely call specific schools!

 

[DesertPT]

Agree with all the other responses. Some schools accept any AP credit, some may accept it but not for pre-reqs, some many only accept it for certain classes, some may only accept it if you got above a certain score, and some don't accept AP credit at all. You will have to find out the specifics at each school you plan to apply to.