Hi. I'm thinking about applying to Duke University, and I was wondering, will my AP credits count there? How do they consider them? It'd be cool to have some college credit before I even get there. Any info would be really appreciated! Cheers!
Yes, Duke University does accept Advanced Placement (AP) scores for credit, but the process can be a bit complex and varies between departments. The way it works is that they consider your AP scores in conjunction with what courses you're planning on taking at Duke. Here's a general overview of how Duke University applies AP credits:
1. It allows you to place out of certain prerequisite courses.
2. The credits can count towards Trinity College's (the college of arts and sciences at Duke) Curriculum requirements.
3. In some instances, they can count towards major, minor, or certificate requirements.
However, note that even if you get AP credit, the credit won't count toward your graduation 'residency requirement' (the minimum number of Duke credits required to graduate from Duke).
Moreover, the specific AP score you receive matters a lot. For many subjects at Duke, you must have scored a 4 or 5 to receive the credit. Each department can set its guidelines regarding which scores it accepts and how those scores are used.
To get a better understanding, you can check out this link on Duke's website. It gives you a rundown of what AP test scores are accepted by which departments at Duke. You might find it helpful in planning your high school course sequence and college class schedule.
As an additional note, grades earned in AP courses are taken into account in the admissions process as part of your high school course rigor and performance, but the actual AP exam scores are not a major factor in the admissions process.
Before banking on your AP scores for course credits, I'd recommend you contact Duke Admissions or the specific department of your intended major (if you know it) to get the most accurate and current information regarding AP credit transfer.
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