While many colleges and universities accept AP credit to varying degrees, a select group of highly competitive institutions do not award academic credit for AP exams. At least nine schools are known to have a policy of giving students no credit for AP work, ensuring that all matriculating students engage directly with their foundational curriculum.
Institutions with No AP Credit Policy
Some of the prominent schools that do not accept AP credit include:
- Dartmouth University
- Brown University
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Williams College
- Amherst College
These institutions often prefer that students delve into their specific academic programs from their first year, believing it fosters a more cohesive and distinctive educational experience tailored to their unique curriculum.
