Does Completing AP Comp Sci Provide Benefits for 100-Level Courses?

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The discussion centers on the credit system at a prospective university regarding AP Computer Science courses. It highlights that while completing AP Comp. Sci grants 3 credits, first-year courses are typically worth 4 credits. This raises questions about the purpose of the 3 credits, with possibilities including exemption from the course or simply contributing to general credits needed for graduation. Participants express concern about potentially not receiving credit for the course while still having to take it. One user indicates they have confirmed with the university that the credits are general and do not exempt them from the course. There is a consensus that understanding the university's policy is crucial, and one participant suggests contacting the university for clarification on course exemptions.
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I found out that my prospective university grants 3 credits for 100-level Comp. Sci. courses for completing AP Comp. Sci. However, all first-year courses are worth four credits. Does this serve any purpose then, besides just having it count for your total required credits for graduation?
 
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It may mean that you are exempt from having to take the course but they only give you 3 credits instead of 4 so they make more money. Or it could mean that you don't get credit for taking the course but you get 3 "general" credits (i.e. you still may have to take the course but you have some credit that helps you towards your degree). It all depends on the university. I have had the latter happen to me and it sucks but oh well. It just means that you have an easier time with the course :)
 
Yeah, I think it's the latter. Since I don't think I'll be having any trouble getting enough credits, and I already know some programming I think I'm not going to take the AP course.

Thank you for the answer.
 
If I were you I would send an email to the university. If you can get exempt from the course it may be worth it.
 
I already did. They said it just provided general credits, I just wasn't sure what that implied.
 

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