<p>And don’t be so quick dismiss registration priority as “insignificant!” Coming in with 32 units gives you the flexibility by your sophomore year to tailor your schedule to your needs - you get to pick the sections that will allow you to schedule so you can do school-year internships (gives you a leg up in applications over those w/o the same flexibility) or have 4-day weekends every week. </p>
<p>Other benefits: With 32 units of elective credit in your pocket, study abroad is easier to fit into your schedule (and you can qualify for study abroad earlier in your program), minors & double majors (or both) can fit into a four-year schedule… </p>
<p>As you say, college is a time to explore - so use your AP credits as an opportunity!</p>