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Is AP physics recommended for pre-med?
In pre-med and med school, you’ll definitely be taking a lot of science classes, so it’s important to have a strong foundation in this subject by the time you enter college. AP Physics is also useful since pretty much all med schools have a physics requirement as well.
Do you need AP Physics for med school?
Yes. Most medical schools accept AP credit, as long as you take upper level classes in the same subject. It also depends on what college you go to of course, and whether they/how many credits they award for each AP class, as many upper level courses require you to have the credits for the introductory class.
Do med schools accept AP credit for psychology?
AP CREDIT PSYCHOLOGY: Psychology is needed for the MCAT and many medical schools recommend courses in psychology or the social sciences. AP credit is usually acceptable. However, many students with AP Psychology will add a second course (such as Psy 106 Bio Bases of Behavior or other) for better preparation.
Do I need AP Chem for pre med?
No you aren’t required to take AP Chem or any other AP course in high school in order to apply for medical schools or be on a premed track. Also most medical schools don’t look at your high school record that much, they focus mainly on your undergraduate record.
Does AP count for med school?
Thank you for the A2A. Many med schools don’t accept AP credit; calculus isn’t a requirement for med school excepting high ranking med schools (Harvard comes to mind — they require up to Calc 2…or Calc BC). You’ll have to check at each medical school you’re applying to and see what their specific requirements are.
Does NYU medical school accept AP credit?
A student may not receive credit for BOTH the AP Examination and the equivalent NYU course. Most medical schools and graduate health programs require that students complete the entire pre-med sequence of undergraduate courses even if they have AP scores that would exempt them from some courses.
Should u take AP psychology?
Who Should Take It. AP Psychology is a good choice for students who are interested in obtaining college credits while in high school. At many high schools, the AP Psychology course is the only psychology class offered, so it is a good way for high school students to gain an introduction to the subject.