Can someone shed light on AP Credit at Johns Hopkins?

Hi guys! I'm juggling a few AP classes at the moment and was hoping they'd lighten my college load. But I’m confused about how Johns Hopkins handles AP credit. What scores do they usually accept? And which courses could these scores count towards?

Johns Hopkins University does have a policy for granting credit based on Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores. Typically, you need to get a score of 4 or 5 on an AP exam to earn credit. However, the specifics can vary depending on the subject and the department that the course falls under.

For AP Calculus BC, a score of 5 can earn credit for "Calculus I" and "Calculus II." Similarly, a score of 5 on the AP Biology exam can earn credit for "General Biology I" and "General Biology II."

Keep in mind that while these credits might fulfill certain prerequisites or general education requirements, they might not necessarily reduce your overall course load. Some students choose to use their AP credits to explore more advanced courses in their field of interest, rather than simply taking fewer courses.

Also worth noting is that Johns Hopkins, like many other elite institutions, strongly emphasizes the importance of education and learning in the classroom setting. Therefore, they may not accept AP credits for certain subjects or classes considered core to your major.

Always consult with a Johns Hopkins admissions officer or academic advisor to ensure that your AP credits will be recognized and to understand how that will impact your academic path. The university provides a helpful chart detailing the AP credit policy on its website under the registrar's office, which you can reference for more specific details.