All 4s on AP Exams

socaldad2002
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:06:31 +0000

4’s are just fine. If you can get a few 5’s next year that might also be helpful. For reference, my D20 got into a top 10 college with a mix of 3s, 4s and 5s.

Remember that highly selective colleges have a “holistic” approach when reviewing applications so no one area in your application is going to move the needle one way or the other (unless you are a “hooked” applicant).

Do the best you can on the AP tests and then move on…

I would focus your attention on your ECs junior year and start thinking about how you will “package” yourself and “differentiate” yourself from the other highly accomplished applicants in 2021? What are YOU going to bring to the college campus to make it a better place for all students?

Lastly, I would really research the ivies and only apply to the ones that are the best “fit” (financially, academically, and socially) for you. Examples, Dartmouth is different than Harvard. Columbia is not the same as Brown, etc.

Make sure you have a good mix of Reach, Match, and Safety colleges. Good luck to you!