Can AP exams substitute a year of university?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the possibility of using Advanced Placement (AP) exams to substitute for first-year university credits in Canada. Participants clarify that while AP exams, such as AP Calculus, can provide advanced placement, they do not directly replace university courses. Community college courses are also suggested as a viable alternative for earning university credits before high school graduation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of solidifying foundational knowledge and improving work ethic to succeed in higher education.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of AP exams and their credit transfer policies
  • Familiarity with community college course offerings and transfer credit systems
  • Knowledge of the Canadian university admission process
  • Basic comprehension of high school curricula in math and science
NEXT STEPS
  • Research AP exam credit policies at Canadian universities
  • Explore community college courses that offer transferable credits to universities
  • Investigate study resources for AP Calculus and other relevant subjects
  • Develop a plan to improve study habits and attendance for academic success
USEFUL FOR

High school students considering university, educators advising students on academic pathways, and parents seeking information on advanced placement options for their children.

  • #31
Is it out of the question to go to summer school? a lot of my advanced peers are failing AP english and are going to summer school to make that up. One guy who is an extremely good athlete is going to summer school for 5/7 classes, but its probably just because they need him for the football team.
 
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  • #32
I see, good point mathwonk, I guess it is better to not skip courses. Also, your mathematician thread is really good. I'll definitely remember it for future reference.

@tycon69: Well, summer school is an option for only 1-2 courses here in Canada, and even then it is penalized on your transcript similar to or worse than a repeated course as far as I know.

Thank you everyone for the good responses!
 

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