McDaniel College allows advanced placement for students in specific academic areas, based on:

• Advanced Placement test scores
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• College Level Examination Program test scores

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST SCORES

AP test scores are normally accepted by the College, effective Fall 2006:

4 or 5:  You may receive advanced placement, plus up to 8 hours credit
3:  The concerned department determines placement, but no credit is given
2 or 1:  No advanced placement or credit is given

To be eligible, submit an official copy of your placement scores to the admissions office to be evaluated.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA

The College recognizes IB-level work and grants a maximum of one year of credits (32 hours) for examinations in higher-level courses only. Credits are awarded by test score as follows:

5 or higher:  Student will receive eight hours credit.
4:  Student will receive credit at the discretion of the appropriate department.
3 or lower:  Student will not receive credit.

IB credits may be counted toward the basic liberal arts requirements, major or minor requirements, or electives in the same manner as advanced-placement credits. Students should confer directly with departments to determine exact placement in departmental courses.

To be eligible, be sure to submit an official copy of your placement scores to the admissions office for evaluation.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM

In addition to granting college credit based on AP test results, the College grants to enrolling students college credit for liberal arts subject areas based on the results of the College Level Examination Program. Placement and credit will be granted to those whose CLEP scores are equal to or above the American Council of Education’s recommended minimum scores. These scores are listed in CollegeBoard’s publication "College Placement and Credit by Examination" or online.