AP Classes and Scores

paco_1
Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:33:55 +0000

scorp, I know several people who scored 2’s or 3’s on AP exams but still got into Ivies. And AP exams, in my opinion, don’t “very closely resemble college finals” - we would all like to think that, but I’d think a college course is harder than an AP class. The bottom line is that APs matter very little in college admissions in comparison to GPA, SAT and SAT II scores, teacher recs, essays, and extracurriculars.

If you’re trying to speak to me, no I have not failed any of my AP exams.

Colleges don’t even ASK for AP scores, and unless you want college credit or your school puts AP scores on the transcript, they don’t even see it. If you are really that worried and skeptical, why don’t you talk to your guidance counselor or even your college rep?

And scorp, I never said “failing” AP exams “repeatedly” - don’t put words in my mouth. Even the term “terrible” is subjective and relative.