The Daily Bruin article “AP, IB credit no longer to be factored in enrollment priority at UCLA,” published on Oct. 26, 2015, has prompted many questions that are important to address. While UCLA will no longer consider AP or IB credit to determine enrollment appointments, AP or IB courses will continue to be used for degree requirements and course prerequisites. Nothing has changed. Priority enrollment remains unchanged as well. These changes are designed to foster a fair class grouping (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors) by creating the enrollment appointments based on coursework completed in college. Our new model ensures that nearly all students will be classified at the appropriate level. Additionally, using a system that considers AP or IB credit creates a serious disadvantage for students from under-resourced and other high schools which tend to offer students fewer such opportunities. It is also important to point out that AP or IB credits continue to serve their primary educational objective: to provide college-level experiences to students who may then submit the credit for consideration during the admissions process. The value provided in these courses remains unchanged and recognized by UCLA. Hollis is the director of academic advising. Neal is the director of New Student and Transition Programs.