AP is a pre-university course in the United States. Students can freely choose subjects and complete the learning process through self-study or elective courses. After passing the exam, the results can be converted into college credits, which can not only learn knowledge but also save tuition fees, so it is very popular among students. So for middle school students in China, what subjects should they choose if they are going to choose AP?
For ordinary AP course schools, students will continue to study AP courses in high school for three years. Most students choose to study 3-5 AP courses in sophomore year and take the exam, and then study 3-5 AP courses in junior year. In the end, students will have more than 5 AP scores before entering the university.
According to the data released by the Council of American Universities in official website, the top ten AP courses with the largest number of applicants in the world in 20 13 are:
About AP converting credits and saving tuition fees, the calculation is as follows: AP can convert 6 to 10 credits for a course (each school has different specific policies, and some schools can convert more credits). The calculation of university fees is a process: first, choose courses, and then charge tuition fees according to the academic performance of the courses. Generally, each credit needs 65,438+0,000 to 65,438+0,200 dollars, and the university will set the total credits required for graduation. If you switch to AP courses, you can get course credits directly, and you don't need to re-learn and pay tuition fees. Therefore, according to the calculation of five courses, you can probably change 30 credits and save 30 thousand dollars in tuition, which is hundreds of thousands of RMB tuition.
For college students who want to choose liberal arts/science/engineering/business, my AP course selection suggestions:
Liberal arts: English language and writing, English literature and writing, American history, American government and politics, etc.
Science: calculus BC, physics C, chemistry, biology, statistics, etc.
Engineering: calculus BC, physics C, chemistry, computer, statistics, etc.
Business: Calculus BC, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Computer;
If I recommend three AP compulsory courses, my suggestions are calculus, economics and physics C. Calculus: Calculus is easy to learn, easy to test and easy to change credits. The so-called easy learning means that the structure of calculus course is simple and the knowledge framework is clear, which is convenient for students to study by themselves and sprint before exams. It's easy to take the exam, because the score of the calculus paper is 108. If you get 80 points, you can get 5 points, which is the highest score. It is easy to change credits, because freshmen need to learn calculus, and AP calculus can definitely change credits. Unlike some partial courses, they are not compulsory, and you can't change your credits after you pass the exam.
Economics: AP economics is divided into two branches: macroeconomics and microeconomics. They all belong to primary economics, and it is not too difficult to emphasize concepts. There are two main reasons for recommendation here: one is to study one course of AP economics, take two courses, and get the AP scores of two subjects directly. Earn! You know, three AP points, or five AP points, can get you the certificate of AP scholar or AP honorary scholar. This is too important for students who don't have much time in senior two and want to use AP to help them apply. The second reason is that domestic students have little knowledge of western economics in middle school and study Marxist economics in ordinary high school courses. Then look at A-level, IB and other courses: economics, business and other disciplines have been around since junior high school. So I think we should learn more.
Physics C: This course is difficult, but it is because it is difficult that it is recommended. In the eyes of professors, college physics is a weak basic course, which can't be taught well. Therefore, you would rather study harder before entering school than bear the pressure of language, environment, culture and so on in your freshman year. Let's talk about something pleasant next: Physics C is mechanics and electromagnetism with calculus as a tool, which is actually not difficult for some scholars. AP physics exam is very cute. If you answer more than 60% correctly in mechanics, you will get 5 points, and if you answer more than 50% correctly in electromagnetism, you will get 5 points. This is the level of barely passing or failing directly in China! In addition, this course, like economics, is tested twice in one course, and finally gets two AP points.
However, it should be noted that different universities may have different policies on ap credit exchange, and you need to check in official website when applying.
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