Can you choose AP classes?

Some high schools let any student enroll in an AP course as long as the student has taken the recommended prerequisite courses. Other high schools have additional rules—for example, you might have to pass a placement test to enroll in an AP course. Ask your counselor what the process is at your school.

Does Harvard care about AP?

While Harvard will not grant college credit for your AP tests, the school does want to see that you have taken advantage of all of the opportunities that are available to you, including AP courses and tests. Some schools offer international baccalaureate classes.

How many AP classes should I take for Stanford?

For highly selective schools such as Ivy League schools, Stanford, and public universities like UCLA and UC Berkeley, it’s common for accepted applicants to take about eight AP classes throughout high school, though that number can range from five to 13.

Does MIT accept AP Bio?

We’ll make sure you understand which classes MIT accepts, what you need to get on the AP® exam for it to transfer in, and even what sort of classes you can expect to take at the school….MIT’s Undergraduate Academic Requirements.

Summary of Subject Requirements	Subjects
Biology	Biology 7.012, 7.013, 7.014, 7.015, or 7.016

Does Stanford accept AP?

Stanford accepts AP® scores of 3,4, & 5 for course credit. These requirements vary by department. Stanford has certain classes that everyone has to take called General Education Requirements. You can’t use AP® credits to get out of them.

Do you need AP classes for Stanford?

Students currently enrolled in AP courses are not required to submit AP scores as part of our admission process. Generally, students applying to Stanford from the British education system will have taken at least three full A-Level courses (though they may not have taken the final examinations).

Which is more expensive MIT or Stanford University?

As private schools, both Stanford and MIT have high tuition rates. Stanford’s tuition is over $55,000 a year, while MIT’s is over $53,000 a year. When including room and board and other fees, the total cost of a year at Stanford is estimated at $78,218, while at MIT it is $73,160.

Why do colleges accept Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants?

First of all, when reviewing applicants that graduated from tier 1 and 2 schools, admission counselors know that the quality of education these applicants received was on par with or exceeded that of the programs at their university. Secondly, it looks better for them if they accept more candidates from these schools.

Should you take more AP or Honors courses in college?

No. That’s not the way it works, right? They’re really looking for the superstars outside of the classroom. Now if you’ve enrolled in too many AP or honors courses, it takes away a lot of time that you would otherwise be able to devote to extracurricular activities.”

Do College tiers matter?

If you aspire to a career in academia, then yes, college tiers matter a lot. If other career paths interest you, college tiers take a backseat to other factors such as your ability to pay. So don’t let advertising alone reel you in. Do your research, and apply to the colleges and universities where you can get the best bang for your buck.