Hey guys! I just got my AP scores back and I did pretty well. I'm looking at UMass Amherst and I'm a bit confused about their AP credit policy. Can anyone clarify how it works, like which AP scores are accepted and how many credits I can earn?
UMass Amherst awards credit for AP exam scores of a 3, 4, or 5. However, the exact amount of credit you receive and what the credit can be used for can vary depending on the specific test.
For example, if you get a 3 on the AP European History exam, you will receive 3 credits, but a score of 4 or 5 would earn you 6 credits. However, for AP Calculus BC a score of 3, 4 or 5 will earn you 8 credits, and this credit can be used to satisfy the R1 Gen Ed requirement.
Keep in mind, credit is not awarded in areas where a student has already received equivalent credit for the same coursework, for example, if you took a college level class in high school that covered the same material.
In terms of limits, there's no set maximum number of credits you can earn from AP exams at UMass Amherst. However, you need a total of 120 credits to graduate, and at least 45 of these credits must be earned through coursework directly from UMass Amherst.
Always double-check information directly on the UMass Amherst website or communicate with the office of admissions to confirm the most current AP credit policies.
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