how many credit hours awarded for each ap course

Acceptance Policy: AP Credit

If you completed AP examinations (with a score of 4 or 5) and entered Rice, credit will be assigned to your record as indicated on the appropriate list on AP Credit Lists for Current and Previous Years. AP credit will be applied to a student's record in accordance with the AP List for that student's matriculation year.

Receiving AP Credit

In order to receive AP credit, you will need to request that an official AP grade report be sent directly from the College Board to Rice University. The College Board code for Rice is 6609.

AP Credit FAQs

How can I determine the Rice course credit that will be awarded for AP exams completed with a score of 4 or 5?

What is HSLDA in school?

HSLDA. As a parent homeschooling a high schooler, you’re more than just their teacher—you’re also the cafeteria lady, school nurse, guidance counselor, and school administrator! That means you are responsible to plan the course your student will take, grade those courses, determine how much credit the courses are worth, ...

How many credits are there in high school?

Most high school courses are worth either 1.0 credit (for a one-year course) or 0.5 credit (for a semester course). The credit assigned to a course generally takes into account course content, instruction time, and the time the student spends completing course work.

How many credits are in a textbook?

A textbook designed to be completed in one school year is given 1.0 credit, while a textbook meant to be completed in one semester is given 0.5 credit. Many publishers and curriculum sellers will provide this information online.

How many hours do you need to take honors?

Generally, honors courses require 8–10 hours per week for 30+ weeks, and AP courses require 10–15 hours per week for 30+ weeks. Even though honors and AP courses demand more hours than a standard high school course, they do not earn more credit when students spend more than 150 hours completing them. Instead, there are GPA rewards ...

What are the core areas of college?

The core areas (every student must take them in order to graduate) are Language Arts, Maths, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education. The elective areas (they can count as credits, but aren’t required) are Fine Arts, Practical Arts, and Business.

Do you need a transcript for homeschooling?

Although some colleges are happy to accept portfolios for homeschool applications, most insist on a regular transcript—and almost all financial aid departments require a transcript form before they will disburse aid. So fill that piece of paper out—it’s important!