What if my AP score allowed me to place out of two classes?

[sillyjoe]

I got a 5 on AP Bio so I placed out of both Bio 1 and Bio 2 (1st year bio). I noticed that if your University puts a course number for the AP class that you place out of you are supposed to put it in the the "course number" section. In my case, I placed out of two separate courses. How do I notate that?

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[el_duderino]

The AMCAS manual is pretty explicit in its instructions on how to enter AP courses. Does your transcript list credit for courses you placed out of?

 

[sillyjoe]

The AMCAS manual is pretty explicit in its instructions on how to enter AP courses. Does your transcript list credit for courses you placed out of?

Thanks for the response. I watched the video and read what they said and I still don't know what to do in this particular situation.

I got 8 credits for AP bio since I placed out of (2) 4 credit classes (bio 1 and bio 2 each with a lab). Bio 1 and Bio 2 at my undergraduate institution are TWO SEPARATE courses and therefore have two separate course numbers. Should I enter this as one course that is worth 8 credits and put the two course numbers in the format X / Y or should I enter the AP class as two separate courses each worth 4 credits?

 

[el_duderino]

General rule is to enter it on AMCAS pretty much exactly how it is listed on your transcript, with the exception that the description should start with "AP Credit:"

 

[gyngyn]

It will be fine as long as the schools you apply to accept AP credit for pre-req's.

 

[sillyjoe]

It will be fine as long as the schools you apply to accept AP credit for pre-req's.

Thank you very much for this response. I also do not think it will be a problem since I majored and mastered in Biology so I have plenty of Biology credits.

The specific question however is in regards to how I should enter this specific scenario into my AMCAS application since the 1 AP class placed me out of 2 separate classes. Would you happen to know how I should enter it in this case?

 

[el_duderino]

Enter it as it is on your transcript.

 

[sillyjoe]

Enter it as it is on your transcript.

My transcript has it as one class fulfilling two separate courses...so I am not sure "how it is on my transcript"

 

[gyngyn]

Thank you very much for this response. I also do not think it will be a problem since I majored and mastered in Biology so I have plenty of Biology credits.

Schools that do not accept AP credit often take this requirement literally despite your subsequent success in higher order classes.

 

[el_duderino]

Maybe you should show us that entry on your transcript?

 

[sillyjoe]

Schools that do not accept AP credit often take this requirement literally despite your subsequent success in higher order classes.

Schools would weed me out because I don't have undergrad bio 1 and 2 even though I majored in biology and have a graduate degree in biology?

 

[gyngyn]

Schools would weed me out because I don't have undergrad bio 1 and 2 even though I majored in biology and have a graduate degree in biology?

Yes.

 

[el_duderino]

I think for the most part schools require a number of credits in biology courses, as opposed to bio 1/2 specifically. Not sure about all schools though. If in doubt contact them directly.

 

[sillyjoe]

Yes.

Do you happen to know which schools specifically or a few schools that would do this?

 

[gyngyn]

Do you happen to know which schools specifically or a few schools that would do this?

If they state on their website that they do not accept AP credit, you should ask that school if your application would be disregarded.

 

[zzxxzz]

Literally put it exactly as it is on your transcript and let the verifier sort it out

 

[Lawpy]

Schools that do not accept AP credit often take this requirement literally despite your subsequent success in higher order classes.

Luckily those are few odd state schools (except for UCLA i think). Still worth consulting them about their policies

 

[sillyjoe]

Luckily those are few odd state schools (except for UCLA i think). Still worth consulting them about their policies

I just looked up all my schools and this doesn't seem to be a problem for most of them. Just need to inquire further about a few.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[moisne]

Schools would weed me out because I don't have undergrad bio 1 and 2 even though I majored in biology and have a graduate degree in biology?

Yes - but you might be able to talk to a dean. They told me to take gen chem 1 and 2 despite that I taught gen chem at a CC. I asked them if they really wanted me to take my own class - admission lady said yes, but I talked to someone higher and they waived it.

 

[Lawpy]

Yes - but you might be able to talk to a dean. They told me to take gen chem 1 and 2 despite that I taught gen chem at a CC. I asked them if they really wanted me to take my own class - admission lady said yes, but I talked to someone higher and they waived it.

Yeah i never understood the absolute need for intro courses when the upper level courses and good MCAT suffice

 

[sillyjoe]

Yeah i never understood the absolute need for intro courses when the upper level courses and good MCAT suffice

I called my "top 5" schools and it is NOT a problem with any of them. It is kind of crazy to think that having multiple years of upper level biology, a graduate degree in biology, and good MCAT bio score would suffice. If a school still required it, it would be a waste of my time in that I wouldn't utilizing my time productively by taking bio 1 and bio 2.

That being said, I think some schools may take a hard line with it because they have so many applicants that they need to have some way of initial screening, not that I agree with it.

edit: thanks for all your help!

 

[allantois]

Ohh, those Californian schools with their AP policies.

 

[plumazul]

Luckily those are few odd state schools (except for UCLA i think). Still worth consulting them about their policies

The ultimate guide for AP credit at medical schools throughout the country.

 

[Lawpy]

The ultimate guide for AP credit at medical schools throughout the country.

Definitely siging that for future reference, though the MSAR is pretty complete with this

 

[sillyjoe]

The ultimate guide for AP credit at medical schools throughout the country.

You are the best!!!! Is this current?

 

[LaceyMD]

You are the best!!!! Is this current?

The document pretty clearly says "updated Summer 2012" at the top.