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Arkansas Schools Defy State’s AP African American Studies Limits

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Ron DeSantis banned AP African American Studies from being taught in the state, claiming that it violates state law on teaching CRT and that it's historically inaccurate. Florida also took aim at AP Psychology because of its “Don't Say Gay” law, which largely prohibits gender identity and sexual orientation discussions in Florida schools.

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How to Succeed as a Rochester Premed

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If you have your sights set on attending here, you’ll need to be a high achiever, though; most students coming in have a high school GPA of at least 3.8 While AP credit will typically count toward degree requirements, it doesn’t generally count toward satisfying the medical school prerequisite requirements.

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How to Succeed as a Georgetown Premed

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It works similarly for other courses for which you may have earned AP credit. If you already have your sights set on a specific medical school, you can also see how they view AP credit when it comes to the premed requirements. To maintain a high GPA, you’ll want to: Study hard!

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How to Succeed as an NYU Premed

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Curriculum requirements are rigorous, and if you’re aiming to attend medical school in the future, you’ll need to make intentional, calculated decisions about how to plan your schedule, maintain a strong GPA, build close bonds with professors and mentors, and rack up an impressive list of shadowing, research, and clinical experiences.

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How to Succeed as a Wake Forest University Premed

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Some medical schools recommend calculus, and since it is a prerequisite for PHY 113/L and 114/L, or PHY 123/L and 124/L, you should plan to take it if you do not have AP credit for it. The last thing you want is to struggle unnecessarily and end up putting a dent in your GPA. as possible can seem like an impossible task.

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Ten Examples of UT-Austin Transfer Apply Texas Essay A Statement of Purpose

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GPA Admit - Older/non-Traditional Applicant My dad is my role model, best friend, teacher, and financial advisor. GPA - ACC I enrolled at Austin Community College on my parent’s advice. Their reasoning about saving money and earning credits that transfer anywhere seemed reasonable at the time. Interested in working together?