APUSH is my life right now, friends. I've sunk a lot of time and effort into it and I'm wondering, will most colleges accept AP scores for this beast of a course? I'm mostly applying to medium-sized universities if that helps. Any insights are appreciated!
Many colleges and universities do accept AP credit, including for AP US History (APUSH), but the required scores for credit or placement can vary significantly from school to school. Generally, to earn college credit for AP courses, you'll need to score a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP exam. However, some institutions may only give credit for a score of 4 or 5, and still, others may be more flexible and grant some credit for a score of 3.
If you have specific colleges in mind, your best bet is to visit their individual websites or call their admissions offices to see how they handle AP credit. There is usually a page on the registrar's section of the site that details the AP score requirements for each subject. In addition to this, the CollegeBoard's AP Credit Policy Search tool will help you find policies at many colleges and universities.
Carefully reading these policies can also give you a sense of how AP credits may fulfill academic requirements. For instance, a strong score might exempt you from introductory courses or it might count towards your total graduation credits.
Keep in mind, that many institutions value the rigor of an AP course even if they don't accept the exam credit, so your hard work in APUSH will still be a strong point in your high school transcript.
Good luck with the APUSH exam! With the kind of dedication you're showing, I'm sure you'll do well.
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