How does AP credit work?

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<p>Agree with cba…getting high scores on Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and Foreign Language (for language credit they accept either high AP scores or SATII scores) is extremely beneficial in getting not only credit but allowing you to take more advanced classes that have “prerequisites requirement” in your freshman year…especially those pursuing engineering, CS, or STEM fields…</p>

<p>…and for those who think they “need” to take AP computer science in high school…it’s really not necessary nor a requirement to become an accomplished CS student…</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.cs.stanford.edu/degrees/undergrad/HS-FAQ.shtml”>http://www.cs.stanford.edu/degrees/undergrad/HS-FAQ.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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What classes do I need in High School to major in computer science?</p>

<p>The CS major is a comprehensive program that assumes no prior knowledge of computer science. While we certainly encourage you to explore academic interests while in high school and to participate in activities that you find exciting, many CS majors came to Stanford planning to study something entirely different and they end up doing just as well in the program. Again, you should note that all undergraduate admissions to Stanford are done at the university level, so being particularly prepared in the field of computer science is unlikely to affect your chances of admission.

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