<p>If you want to boost your GPA for grad school applications, you might want to consider taking the introductory classes.</p>
<p>It is difficult or practically impossible to be in a FIG if you claim too many AP credits as you will not be in the classes with the other students.</p>
<p>Also, UTwill rebate you $1000 at graduation if you graduate within a certain number of credit hours of your degree requirements. Not that big of a deal, but very difficult to hit that mark if you claim credit for classes you may not need.</p>
<p>On the other hand, for some degrees (accounting), having the extra credits at graduation can be helpful. You will get to register before students that will be in your same year. Also, it gets you higher in the line for football tickets! :)</p>