Would SAT II scores help an application to West Point, for example in lieu of High School AP Courses?
No they would not. Here in California, SAT II are pretty much used to meet requirements of the UC system. West Point does not use them in any way. AP Testing Q: My son has been asking about the utility of taking the Advanced Placement tests. Will his success in these tests allow him to “test out” of specific first year level classes. His particular interests are Calculus and US History. Please advise. A: I would highly recommend that students sit for any AP test for which they are eligible. Granted, the fee will not be returned – the reality is that at many schools these days, colleges do not permit the student to just pass out of the class (civilian colleges want their $$$) but it DOES make the student eligible to sit for a placement exam, hopefully earning the right to “pass out of the course” or take a higher level course. At USMA, all new cadets are permitted to take “validation exams” for certain subjects. Eligibility to take the validation exam is often predicated on having recei
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