u/CharacterMix9559 — reddlx

Hey everyone, I’m an incoming freshman at Boston University planning to study finance, and I’m trying to figure out how much AP credits will actually help me.

I’m expecting to get 4s or 5s on AP Micro, Macro, Calc AB, and maybe Lit, and I’m wondering:

How many classes does that realistically let me skip at BU?
How much money/time does that actually save?
Is it better to skip intro econ/calculus and move ahead, or retake them for a stronger foundation/GPA boost?
For finance specifically, will skipping these hurt me later (like for harder classes or internships), or is it the smarter move?

I’ve heard mixed things—some people say skip everything and graduate early/save money, others say intro classes are easy GPA boosters and good review.

Would really appreciate advice from anyone at BU (especially Questrom) or anyone doing finance at a similar school. What did you do / wish you did?

Thanks 🙏