Accepting AP Physics credit in Ocean and Aerospace Engineering?

CronusMom
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:08:07 +0000

Does VT actually give credit for AP physics now?

Our son is entering his sophomore year in Aerospace. VT gave him credit for all his high school AP classes EXCEPT physics, and he took both B and C in high school. He was a bit annoyed at first, but he said college physics is more intense than high school physics, and he learned a lot that he did not learn in high school. As James said, a solid foundation in physics is a must for engineering.

Being able to skip calc was was very helpful for him. Assuming you did well in AP calc, take the credit.