<p>From the 2005-2006 Williams College Bulletin (p. 224 - <a href=“Williams College”>http://www.williams.edu/registrar/catalog/depts/math/math.html</a>)</p>
<p>“The suggested placement in an appropriate calculus course is determined by the results of the Advanced Placement Examination (AB or BC) if the student took one… A student who receives a 4 or 5 on the AB examination is ordinarily placed in Mathematics 105.”</p>
<p>Math 105 is Multivariable Calculus. I don’t see anywhere that the advanced placement reduces the number of required math courses - just where you start.</p>
<p>For Physics, the Bulletin says (p. 253 - <a href=“Williams College”>http://www.williams.edu/registrar/catalog/depts/phys/phys.html</a>)</p>
<p>“Placement is based on AP scores, consultation with the department, and results of a placement exam administered during First Days.”</p>
<p>Again, this seems to determine only where you start, but does not reduce the number of courses required.</p>
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