<p>Well I’m a junior at a high school in northern new jersey and my school offers SUPA classes and I was thinking about taking one for forensics. Even though its a lot cheaper than actual college credits its still a lot of money and I was wondering if it is worth the risk? </p>
<p>My top dream school that I want to go is Duke but my meet school that I really love is Boston University… does anyone know if BU takes SUPA credits because I know some schools don’t. </p>
<p>Honestly if BU doesnt take SUPA credits then I don’t really see the point in doing it (personally) because then I could just take the regular forensics class. </p>
<p>Btw SUPA credits are credits from Syracuse University Project Advance. Plus at my school, SUPA classes get calculated into your GPA as Honors classes not AP classes which I think is stupid if we’re going to do college level work…</p>
<p>Hi there! I am currently a sophomore at NYU and took three SUPA classes (two English courses and Economics) at my high school during my senior year, so I thought I could answer your question regarding whether it’s worth taking SUPA classes even if not for credit.</p>
<p>I say do it. Trust me, you won’t regret it. I know it seems like a lot of money for potentially no credit and particularly irrelevant to your current life as a high school junior but it’s a really good idea to take some college classes now. They prepare you so well for the thought pattern you will need for college so the academic transition won’t be nearly as drastic (and you have enough things to get used to freshman year) while still taking place in your comfortable, more approachable high school setting. So if you find yourself getting over your head, you have the advantage of talking to a teacher who knows you, as opposed to a potentially distant professor. You’ll realize how much you learned from it when you get to college, if not by the end of the year.</p>
<p>To go further, SUPA classes are very different from APs and are actually more showing of a typical college class – not based on one major test grade but on class participation (not all college classes are giant lectures!), several tests/essays, and general homework and readings. Don’t get me wrong, it will be challenging especially if you haven’t taken a SUPA or AP-type class before, but you will get so much more out of it than if you just took a normal high school level Forensics class. And when all your friends are freaking out about college classes, you’ll feel more confident having already taken one.</p>
<p>Yes, credits are nice to have and it would be ideal if you could get them at whichever school you go to, but don’t let the lack of credits transferring affect your decision to take a SUPA class. For a fair price, you get a preview into college without all the other stresses. I know for me, I felt so prepared for all my NYU classes after taking my SUPA courses and started college on the right foot. It really is worth it!!</p>
<p>Btw, It sucks that your school considers SUPA not an AP-type course (really, who decided that?? Because someone needs to explain to them what SUPA courses really entail) but life isn’t only about weighted GPAs. Besides, your schools will see that you took a course through Syracuse University when you apply, so I wouldn’t worry. Hope I was able to help!</p>
<p>While most students (75%) successfully transfer Syracuse University courses taken through Project Advance to BU, the results are very inconsistent. CHE 113 is a case in point. Our most recent data at SU Project Advance shows some students were able to transfer the course, sometimes being able to use it to fulfill a general education requirement, while another student was told it would not transfer because there was no equivalent course at BU. If you attend BU and are told you cannot transfer the course you should contact the Project Advance office for assistance.</p>
<p>I took SUPA during my junior year and senior year of high school. It truly is the closest thing you will get to the college classroom, with a bit more help. Do not make the decision to take SUPA based on if a college accepts the credits because in the long run you’ll be better prepared for college courses even if you get the grades for an AP exam. BU was one of the schools I applied to and it’s a matter of talking persuasively and having a back up to your reasoning. You are only a junior now so take the SUPA courses and if you wind up going to BU ask for help from guidance counselors or SUPA representatives. Be sure to look into the class requirements of similar subjects that BU offers so you have plenty of information to make your case. I have a friend who took SUPA and is at BU and she did not have a problem. It is all about how you approach the problem.</p>