Does AP Economics count as two separate APs?

Hi all, I'm currently enrolled in AP Economics, and I know it consists of both micro and macro. Does this class count as two separate AP courses on my college applications?

Yes, AP Economics is typically split into two separate courses: AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics. Each of these subjects has its own separate AP exam, and colleges will view these as two distinct courses when evaluating your transcript. This means that taking both components of AP Economics can showcase your ability to handle multiple advanced courses and provide you with broader knowledge in the field of economics.

However, it's important to note that the way your school organizes the classes may affect how they appear on your transcript. Some schools offer AP Economics as a year-long course, combining both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. In this case, you would still take two separate AP exams, but it might be listed as a single class on your transcript. Alternatively, your school may split the two subjects into separate semester-long courses, in which case they would appear as separate classes on your transcript.

Regardless of how the courses are listed on your transcript, colleges will generally recognize that AP Economics encompasses both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and you'll still end up with two separate AP scores after taking the exams. Just make sure to report both of your AP scores (if you choose to report them), as this will help demonstrate your mastery of the two subjects.