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Old 07-03-2009, 02:27 PM   #1
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Ap Scores and Classes

I (and probably most incoming freshman) still have AP exams for which we have not received our scores. So for example, (I'm in CAS) which math class should I take? Would I take Calc on the 1000 level; or do I assume I got a 4 or 5 in the AP BC test, and sign up for Calc on the 3000 level. Similarly, I took AP Stats; if I get a 4 or 5 I place out, if I don't, I would like to take it again at Cornell.

So ultimately, my question is how should I determine the level of classes to take, when I could place out of those classes with my AP scores?

Thanks!
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Old 07-03-2009, 09:00 PM   #2
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i think the actual course registration will take place after you have received your AP scores
besides, i think this year's AP results are out by phone? (not sure tho)
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Old 07-04-2009, 01:32 AM   #3
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Yeah, they are. I already checked mine on like June 29th.
Cornell is odd, there seems to be a difference between "enrolling" and "scheduling"...apparently I hear we're going to "enroll" during July, but actually schedule during orientation? I'm so confused.
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Old 07-04-2009, 03:35 PM   #4
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Oh wow. How do you get them by phone? Do you have to pay, since its early?
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Old 07-04-2009, 04:43 PM   #5
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You do have to pay to get them by phone. It is $8.

AP Scores - AP Grades & Reporting Services

They will probably arrive in the mail early next week though. I remember when they came in the mail last year thinking I was glad I didn't pay the $8 just to get them a day or two early.
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Old 07-06-2009, 07:49 PM   #6
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Does anyone know if your AP number changes from year to year?

I want to call to get my scores, but I can't find the pack from this years tests. but I have my grade report from the last two years and it has my AP Number on it. I just don't know if that number is the same each year
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Old 07-06-2009, 09:17 PM   #7
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Students at other schools have been finding out by logging onto their schools' websites and looking at their academic status/history. I read on Cornell's site that it would be under bear access/just the facts but didn't find anything there.

Anyone else have any luck with that?
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Old 07-06-2009, 09:29 PM   #8
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I don't know if they are up yet, but if they were it'd be under

Just the facts > Academics > Click the drop down box that says "Other academic"> Transfer Credit Report
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Old 07-07-2009, 02:21 PM   #9
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^after finally realizing that I had to install something on my computer to get bear access only to realize that "just the facts" is actually in my service center and bear access just takes me to that directly. I finally found the transfer credit report. Nothing there yet.

Thanks though. At least now I have bear access installed on my laptop.
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Old 07-07-2009, 02:43 PM   #10
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Bear access and Kerberos are no longer used by Cornell AFAIK. It has all been replaced by online access.
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:09 PM   #11
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I just checked and mine are up! It also tells you how many credits you're given and what courses you can place out of.

So, since AP credits can't be used to fulfill distribution requirements, are they good for anything other than a) counting towards the 120 needed to graduate or b) placing into higher-level classes?
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:18 PM   #12
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countryangel

did you have yours expressed to cornell or just via the normal method?

Where did you find your scores? where they under the transfer report or someplace else?
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:20 PM   #13
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When I took my AP tests this year, I indicated on the bubble sheet that I wanted my scores sent to Cornell. But I think that you can still call Collegeboard to have your scores sent, although you might have to pay a fee.

In the Student Center under Academics, click on "Transfer Credit Report" in the "other academic..." drop-down menu.
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:27 PM   #14
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Yes. do what countryangel says. Checked all of the AP scores-they all are there from June 2009 and all previous ones were there too and they indicate the equivalent course, etc.
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:58 PM   #15
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ok thanks. nothing there for me yet. I did indicate that I wanted my scores sent to cornell so hopefully they are just updating them and they will be there soon. I guess as long as I get them before I have to choose the rest of my classes it will be all good.
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