silverturtle: I got a 4 on AP Computer science A. Are 4s considered a bad score on the APs for HYPS-M admissions? Especially since I am projecting myself as a math and science person? I have won awards for both Math and Biology so far. I also got an A in the AP compuer Science course in school, this year. I am taking chemistry next year. But this 4 on comp. sci has come as a shock for me. How much will it affect my chances and what can I do to compensate for this?
I know a lot of you out there are going to call me an over achiever and I am whining but when I am an ORM and acceptance rates are in the 5% to 8% range, its quite worrisome for me.
Any constructive advise/criticism will be appreciated.
FlyingWombatRegistered UserPosts: 146Junior Member
I think APs are self-reported, so you don't have to report your 4. To answer your question though, despite the fact that you are an ORM, I think that if the rest of your application is strong enough, colleges will overlook your 4. A lone 4 is not a great detriment to your application, as admission officers are supposed to look at your application holistically, but when compared to ORMs, anything shortcoming could stand out. f you are concerned about the AP class appearing on your transcript, but no AP score to reflect that, you could consider retaking, but that may potentially jeopardize your grades other classes due to the time required.
@FlyingWombat: Thanks! I did think about the possibility of repeating the exam but I will be taking 4 APs in school next year and I am planning to self study AP Statistics. This course load plus my SATS/other ECS/USABO( I was a semifinalist this year), USNCO/AMC might not give me enough time to redo AP computer science exam.
Since most colleges don't seem to give credit for AP Computer Science so can I safely assume that they don't care about the AP score for Computer Science?
Also, when you say AP scores are self reported, does that mean college board never send the scores to them or after you get admitted an official transcript of all AP scores has to be sent to the college?
The gist of my question is can you pass the quantitative filters with a 4 in AP computer Science? I understand that once you cross that threshold they start looking at everything else on your application and scores won't matter anymore.
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I know a lot of you out there are going to call me an over achiever and I am whining but when I am an ORM and acceptance rates are in the 5% to 8% range, its quite worrisome for me.
Any constructive advise/criticism will be appreciated.
Since most colleges don't seem to give credit for AP Computer Science so can I safely assume that they don't care about the AP score for Computer Science?
Also, when you say AP scores are self reported, does that mean college board never send the scores to them or after you get admitted an official transcript of all AP scores has to be sent to the college?
Never old :)