<p>Here’s the list of AP placement and credit possibilities, by department at Swarthmore. In general, if you can grab a credit or two, it will give you additional flexibility in meeting the distribution requirements and/or having to take fewer pre-reqs. For example, placing out of the first semester or two of calculus is a big headstart on any math, science, engineering major.</p>
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<p>Travel time to Penn is about 20 minutes on the train (campus to campus) plus walking time. I believe Swat will pay for the transportation. The academic calendar differences are the big reason people don’t take courses at Penn. Plus, Swarthmore students find that some of the Penn courses aren’t up to the caliber they are used to.</p>