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ali153 · 04-23-2008, 08:57 PM

I am a little confused regarding Princeton's policy about AP courses. It appears like some classes, ie Calc and most science APs, give credit and allow for placement into a higher class. However, some subjects, like history, have absolutely no impact? But other classes, like English, offer advanced standing?

What exactly is advanced standing? Are there any advantages? Is it a disadvantage to not have advanced standing (in a subject you are interested in)?

Thanks! I'm just trying to understand how AP tests affect undergraduate life at Princeton (and how much effort I should put in cramming for these tests

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04-23-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
ali153 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 398	AP Courses and Princeton Credit I am a little confused regarding Princeton's policy about AP courses. It appears like some classes, ie Calc and most science APs, give credit and allow for placement into a higher class. However, some subjects, like history, have absolutely no impact? But other classes, like English, offer advanced standing? What exactly is advanced standing? Are there any advantages? Is it a disadvantage to not have advanced standing (in a subject you are interested in)? Thanks! I'm just trying to understand how AP tests affect undergraduate life at Princeton (and how much effort I should put in cramming for these tests )