Sage-Tips

Do Ivy Leagues care about AP classes?

While no Ivy Leagues offer a specific AP course requirement, they do generally all agree that they are looking for students who challenge themselves and maximize their opportunities.

What AP classes do Ivy Leagues accept?

It also won’t add much to your college application. Ivy League schools want you to take the most challenging classes in math, science, social studies, English, and foreign language. If you take all APs in those subject areas but skip AP Music Theory, admissions committees won’t fault you for it.

What AP scores does Harvard accept?

Harvard only accepts AP® scores of 5 for course credit. If you have 4 scores of 5, you can opt to obtain Advanced Standing.

Is AP Physics hard class?

Is AP Physics Hard? Because AP Physics 1 & 2 are algebra-based courses (no calculus), they aren’t as hard as more advanced AP Physics courses, though most students find it harder than regular high school physics classes.

What is a good AP score for Ivy League?

If you’re applying to Ivy League schools, you’re going up against the best and brightest from around the world, so aim for an AP test score of five. If you get a four, you may still want to report it.

Should I take AP® Human Geography as a freshman?

While some schools allow freshmen to take this course, others require that students take at least one other AP® history course prior to taking AP® Human Geography. The decision of when to take AP® Human Geography also depends on the total number of AP® courses you want to take throughout your high school career.

Should I take Physics C before AP Physics 1 and 2?

You should take a physics class before taking Physics C, but you don’t necessarily need one for Physics 1 and 2. You have three choices when it comes to AP Calculus and they all depend on how you feel about Calc.

What is the schedule for the 2021 AP Human Geography exam?

See below for the 2021 AP® Human Geography exam schedule: Date Exam Format Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 12pm Local Paper, In School Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 12 pm ET Digital, In School and At Home Friday, June 8th, 2021 at 12 pm ET Digital, In School and At Home

Which AP classes should I take if I don’t like math?

If math isn’t your strong suit, stick to AP Environmental Science (APES) and AP Biology. AP Bio is slightly harder than APES, but will look stronger on your transcript if you only plan on taking one science AP.