<p>Hey everyone</p>
<p>I have heard that UMD now requires both the AP Language and AP Literature Exams to place out of English 101? If that is true, would I still be able to place out if the Literature exam score will be a 4?</p>
<p>Also, does being in the Scholars program (BSE) restrict you from placing out of some courses, and if it does, which ones?</p>
<p>Finally, I have tried to research the whole credit system at UMD, but I am confused. If entering with 39 credits, what year will I be in?</p>
<p>Thanks for all your time.</p>
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<p>No. A 4 or 5 on Lang gets you out of ENGL 101, whereas a 4 or 5 on Lit gets out out of a lower level elective and ENGL 240.</p>
<p>And being in scholars doesn’t have an effect on which classes you can place out of as far as I know.</p>
<p>As for what year you’ll count as, I’m GUESSING sophomore status but I’m not sure.</p>
<p>A very good question…if it helps, I did find this on testudo by clicking on Fall 2012-13 registration guide, and scanning the document - it’s on the very bottom right corner of page 11…</p>
<p>Undergraduate Student
Classifications
Freshmen 1-29 semester hours
Sophomore 30-59 semester hours
Junior 60-89 semester hours
Senior 90+ semester hours</p>
<p>So, based on what plumazul had said about being a “super senior” in another thread, I seem to remember reference to it giving an advantage in being able to register early, thus increasing likelihood of getting desired classes at desired times. </p>
<p>It may or may not help you graduate early, depending on what the course requirements are for the degree you are seeking. I would ask your adviser when you go to orientation and sign up for classes…when you find out, please share!</p>
<p>There are some things that are based on how many years you’ve been on campus, and others based on your credit hours. Both of my Ds graduated/will graduate with double degrees, meaning they earn 140+ credits…both chose to go 4 years, and always considered themselves based on how long they’d been on campus, i.e. freshmen their first year, and sophomores their second, even tho both came with enough credits to be considered 2nd semester sophomores. It can give you a significant advantage in registration (by 3+ weeks in some cases), after this first time registering at orientation. </p>
<p>I think it also helped in priority for getting parking, and it made for some early and unexpected graduation-related mail much sooner than they actually registered! (Seniors! order your cap and gown now!!!)</p>