I currently have AP credit for English by testing out with AP/IB. What type of English class do medical schools prefer (writing classes or more literature and reading and composition)?
Medical School policy on AP credit differs, even among California schools. Some schools will accept AP towards satisfaction of some or all of their requirements; others will not. Generally, those who wish to offer AP credits in satisfaction of pre-med requirements should take additional work in that field to substantiate the credits and to prepare for the MCAT and medical school. For example, a student with an AP score which satisfies the reading and composition requirement usually will be well advised to take an upper division course with substantial reading and writing, e.g., an upper division English Literature class. Again, school policy differs, and all-inclusive answers are difficult. Coursework at Johns Hopkins is likely will be more rigorous than AP courses. Many students choose to take courses such as Expository Writing, Introduction to Fiction/Poetry, Great Books, and others. These courses definitely fulfill the English requirement. Please note that classes taken related to C
