AP & IB TESTING GUIDE

IB EXAMS

Please visit the International Baccalaureate website for information on how to transfer an IB diploma: http://wwww.ibo.org. The Ohio

State University only awards EM credit for IB scores of 4 or higher that are achieved in the “Higher Level (HL)” programs and approved

by the Department. No credit is awarded for “Standard Level (SL) scores. Credit guidelines appear below.

Exam Subject Score Course(s) GE Category Exam Subject Score Course(s) GE Category

Arabic A1 4+ Arabic 2702 (3) Lit/Global/Social Math 4 or 5 Math 1151 (5) Quant. & Logical

American History 4+ History 1151 (3) History 6 or 7 Math 1151 (5)

History General (3) - Math 1152 possible

English 1167H (3) Anthropology

English A: Lit. 4+ English 1110 (3) Writing & Related Skills Spanish A: Lang. 5 Spanish 1101 (4)

English 2220 (3) Spanish 1102 (4) Cultures & Ideas

Film 4+ English 2263 (3) Visual/Performing Arts 6 or 7 Spanish 1101 (4)

French A: Lang. 6+ French 1102(4) Cultures & Ideas Spanish 1102 (4) Cultures & Ideas

French 1103 (4) Spanish 1103 (4)

French A: Lit. 6+ French 1102 (4) Cultures & Ideas Spanish A: Lit. 6 or 7 Spanish 1101 (4)

French 1103(4) Spanish 1102 (4) Cultures & Ideas

French B 6+ French 1102 (4) Cultures & Ideas Spanish 1103 (4)

French 1103(4) Spanish B 6 or 7 same Spanish A Cultures & Ideas

have your official score report sent to recipient code #1592, The Ohio State University Testing Center, 585 Student Academic Services

Building, 281 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.

Advanced Placement FAQs

When are scores posted?

We receive and post scores electronically; scores are typically posted the same day as received. Scores sent to OSU on exam day are

usually processed by July 10th. Scores sent after exam day are generally processed within 3 weeks from when they are requested.

My orientation date is before AP scores will be processed. How do I register for classes?

All students will register for autumn semester during their orientation program. You can estimate what credits you may be earning by

using the credit guidelines below. Your academic advisor will provide you with advice on which courses to register for based on your AP

experience, major and other factors.

information.

I sent scores to Ohio State, but my credits are not posted.

First, verify on your AP Student Grade Report that The Ohio State University (1592) is listed as a score recipient. If not, contact College

Board to have your scores sent to Ohio State. If Ohio State is listed as a recipient institution, verify the accuracy of your information. If

these item are incomplete or inaccurate, we may need to update your record—call the Testing Center at (614) 292-2241. If Ohio State

is listed as a recipient institution and all demographic information appears correct, bring the original copy of your AP Student Grade

Report to the Testing Center for processing.

How can I verify my credits posted?

Use Buckeye Link (http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/) to view your credits, advising report and degree audit. For further help, contact your

academic advisor.

Biology 4 Biology 1113 (4) Bio science w/ a lab

Biology 5 Biology 1113 (4) & 1114 (4) Bio science w/ a lab

Calculus AB 3/4/5 Math 1151 (5) Quant. & Logical

Calculus BC 3/4/5 Math 1151 (5) & 1152 (5) Quant. & Logical & Open Option

Chemistry 3 CHEM 1110 (5) Physical science w/ a lab

Chemistry 4/5 CHEM 1210 (5) Physical science w/ a lab

Computer Science A 3 CSE 1223 (3)

Computer Science A 4/5 CSE 1223 (3) & 2123 (3)

Computer Science Principles 3/4/5 CSE 1211 (3)

Microeconomics 3/4/5 ECON 2001.01 (3) Social Science

History: European 3/4/5 History 1212 (3) History & Global Studies

History: US 3/4/5 History 1151 (3) & 1152 (3) History

History: World 3/4/5 History 1681 (3) & 1682 (3) History & Global Studies

Human Geography 3/4/5 Geography 2400 (3) Open Option & Global Studies

Music Theory 3 Music 1121 (2)

Music Theory 4/5 Music 2221 (2) & 2224 (2)

Physics 1 3/4/5 PHYSICS 1200 (5) Physical science w/ a lab

Physics 2 3/4/5 PHYSICS 1201 (5) Physical science w/ a lab

Physics C: Electricity & Magnets 3/4/5 PHYSICS 1251 (5) Physical science w/ a lab

Physics C: Mechanics 3/4/5 PHYSICS 1250 (5) Physical science w/ a lab

AP TESTS, SCORES AND CREDIT AWARDED

The AP Test subjects, the required scores to earn EM credit, course titles, semester credit hours and general

education (GE) requirements met are listed below:

Some overlap exists between general education categories such as with social diversity and global studies.

Many credits may also meet open option requirements, and may not be listed as such on this sheet.

If you have any questions at all about your specific credit, please be sure to speak to your academic advisor.

Did you take AP foreign language courses? Please ask an advisor to view the AP Foreign Language Guide.

Students who have scores of 3/4/5 for BOTH English language and composition AND English literature and composition will be

awarded credit for English 1110.01 and English 1167H(3), which is a Cultures & Ideas GE.