How does getting a bad AP exam score affect my college application?
I agree with what Wasila had to say on this question. Because of Score Choice, you are not compelled to send the score. Very elite schools prefer to see all scores but don’t demand it.Some teachers will give an automatic “A” to a student who gets a 5 in the AP exam. Check to see if your teacher has any policies like this in place. Otherwise, what you did in the class is what will impact your GPA. AP scores generally do not have any impact on GPA.Unless you are a senior, you do have the option of retaking the exam, if you had hopes of using a 4 or 5 to test out of a college level class, just FYI.
After being admitted to a college, is sending low AP scores result in an admission withdrawal?
I'm a high school senior who have already been admitted to my desired college and I'm taking a few AP tests this year. AP test scores are released by the third week of July. If I don't do very well on the AP tests, will low AP scores result in an admission withdrawal? If I choose not to send my AP scores to my college now and wait until after I know my scores in July before I send them, do I still have the option of withholding the low scores from the score report?
Should I send official AP score reports to colleges when applying, or only after getting admitted?
There are actually different answers to this question depending on your scores and where you are applying.If you are applying to an elite, private university and you got 5's, you should send them when applying. They provide positive information that will weigh in your favor. There may not be much point in sending them after you are admitted. Elite universities often discourage early graduation and may severely limit how much AP credit you can count.If you are applying to your state school and you got 5's, are you certain of admittance? If so, you may want to consider not sending scores at all. With recent budget cuts, some state schools are trying to get students graduated as quickly as possible so they can serve as many students as possible. They will give you credits for your AP's whether you want them or not. Why wouldn't you want AP credit? Two true stories:Student A sent in AP scores and got credit for a semester's worth of college. Graduating early! Less expensive! Hurray! But since those AP credits were outside his major they counted as electives, leaving him without any electives to take in college. He was interested in classes outside his major, but wasn't allowed to sign up for them.Student B received credit in AP Chemistry. He wanted to take Chemistry in college, because he liked it and was good at it. In fact, he thought he might minor in chemistry. But university policy said that the kids who took the introductory course got priority for the next course. He couldn't get into the second course because it always filled and he couldn't take the introductory course because he had already received credit for it. Stupid policy, but large bureaucracies tend to have plenty of stupid policies.So it's hard to say what an individual should do. However, here is some general advice: Send your scores during the admission process if they will positively influence whether you get in. It is my understanding that you can pick and choose which scores you send. Definitely send 5's. Whether you should send 3's or 4's depends on the university.If you choose not to send your scores during the admissions process, definitely send them after admission if you would like to avoid a particular introductory class OR if you would like to go in with as many credits as possible in order to finish more quickly and/or save money. (Some colleges charge by the credit hour.)
Accidently sent bad AP scores to UCLA?
I don't know, but if you're that cautious you can always retake the test. Also, colleges look at SAT, ACT, your future AP test scores, and other requirements...Besides, AP test scores' main priority is to give college credit, not discredit you from entering colleges.
NOT sending my AP scores...?
I don't recommend it. Schools tend to look at AP scores as another piece of information about your academic profile. By refusing to send them in, it will lead them to wonder the obvious- why? When in doubt, they will assume the worst. The AP exam is also another way to compare your ability across another national standard. Some secondary schools are notorious for giving A's to a majority of its students, but when faced with the AP exam, they fail to perform. You do not want to be lumped into this category. Send them in with a short explanation of your performance. It shouldn't be too whiny, but should notify them that the scores are not indicative of your true potential and ability. It also depends on what colleges you are aiming for too...
If I got a 2 on my AP exam, should I still send it to colleges?
I think you should. I mean, taking the AP test shows still to colleges that you tried it out, which I feel is better than not taking it at all and just taking the course. You got great grades in the class, and that will be great for your transcript, which is pretty much what the colleges will look at including your ACT or SAT score. An AP score just wont give you college credit and you will just have to take the class in college. It wont look bad for your major in college, just take it again. It's high school anyways, so it's more likely they would have made you take the college course again just to make sure since the high school classes don't always cover every tiny detail, plus review is always great and more experience with the major you want to be in. I got a 1 on my AP European History exam. It was my first exam, however I'm taking 3 AP classes next year and I'm going to work my butt off for high scores of a 4 or 5. It's going to be hard, but I know that I can do it if I set my studying habits straight. I got an A first term and B second term for that class and did awful on the exam. But it wont stop me from sending it in. OF COURSE, if you plan on going to an Ivy league school. . . your chances might be slim. But hey, never give up. :) Persevere! :D
Do AP scores affect UC admissions?
Are you a senior? If so then you won’t be reporting on your application and they won’t be seeing them for admissions. But if you are a Jr they suggest:We recommend that students who complete Advanced Placement courses complete the related AP examination to demonstrate subject mastery.The examination requirementIf you think you are going to score so low, then perhaps you should, not take it, although I believe at least Berkeley wants to see you at least try and likely the others too.However I don’t think it will be a major factor. It could be considered if you are on the bubble. More importantly is that you challenged yourself by taking the AP’s and it will reflect in your UC gpa as well.Keep pushing, Jr year is a tough one but it is the important year to finish strong. You can relax a bit after this (but not so much you let grades slide and get rescinded.)
Should I send my AP score of 3 to the Ivy Leagues?
Absolutely not. How could you even THINK of smearing the fine standards of the Ivy League with a score that's merely passing? I guarantee you they'll all laugh at you the second they see that score, and then they'll call all the other schools you applied to and tell them not to admit you because you ACTUALLY thought a 3 was Ivy material- preposterous! Then you'll live as a disappointment to your parents, dog, friends, siblings, pet hamster, and yourself for the rest of your life. You’ll never live up to any of the ideals you aspired to, or even close to them, for that matter. You'll end up at a SAD state school and will work like a dog in the never ending effort to attain success in this life and will ultimately fail because everyone hates you so much and you have automatically less potential because you didn't go to an Ivy! Your life will be nothing but a downward spiral no matter how smart or hard you work and you will never be one of the chosen few, forever excluded from the club of undergraduate prestige and this will haunt you until the day you die.Just kidding. Dude yes of course you should send it- it's fine. First off, if you don't, they'll probably assume you failed it (got a 1 or a 2). Second, a three probably won't do anything destructive to your app. I mean it won't be a selling point, but it won't hurt, at least not meaningfully. At most it's a quick eyebrow raise, especially if you aced the class and/or that's you're indicated interest, but even then you're fine. How do I know this? I sent a few 3s to my colleges, and I applied to several Ivies. Granted, the 3s were not subjects that I have a future in, but I ended up getting into ALL of them. I was also admitted to three top non-Ivies, one of which was Georgetown and that's where I’ll be attending.