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WILLIAMS COLLEGE IB PLACEMENT GUIDE – CLASS OF 2013

Test HL Score Major course credit Eligible to Enroll In
Anthropology 7 ANTH 101* Upper level ANTH
Biology      1 - 5     No advanced placement
6, 7   Dept. assigns*
Chemistry 1 - 3   No advanced placement
4 - 7 Dept. assigns* Dept. assigns*
Computer Science 1-5   CSCI 134
6, 7   CSCI 136*
Economics 1 - 5   No advanced placement
6, 7 Econ 110 or 120* Econ 200 level 
English 1 - 5   No advanced placement
6, 7   ENGL 200 or 300 level 
French All   Dept. Assigns*
Geography All   No advanced placement
History  7   HIST 100 seminar or 200 level*
Mathematics 1 - 3   MATH 103
4, 5   MATH 104
6, 7   MATH 105 or Math 106
  (See Department)
Philosophy All   No advanced placement
Physics 1 - 5   No advanced placement
6, 7 Dept. Assigns* Dept. Assigns*
Psychology 1 - 5   No advanced placement
6, 7 PSYC 200 level
Spanish All   Dept. assigns*
Theatre All   Dept. assigns*
Visual Arts All   No advanced placement

 

*DEFINITIONS & NOTES:

 

Anthropology – Students may replace ANTH 101 with an upper level elective.

Biology – Placement depends on department exam results.  Students must obtain a 6 or 7 HL score to be eligible

to take the department exam.

Chemistry – Placement and major course credit depend on department exam results and consultation with the department.

Computer Science – Students should consult with the department to confirm appropriate placement.

Economics – Students receiving a 6 or 7 HL score may place out of ECON 110 and 120, but major credit will be given for only one course.

French – Placement depends on department exam results. 

History – Students receiving a 7 HL score are guaranteed a place in the 100-level history seminar of their choice.

Physics – Placement depends on HL score, department placement exam results and individual conferences.

Spanish – Placement depends on department exam results.

Theatre – Students should confer with the department chair about proper placement.

 

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