Could AP scores save me?

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<p>I’m applying to Harvard, Princeton, Penn, etc. (schools of high caliber). However, I have an average/mediocre SAT score for these schools: a 2230 (710 math, 720 reading, 800 writing, 12 essay). It’s only a 1430/1600 too. Definitely okay for these schools, but not amazing at all. My ACT is a 33, slightly below the SAT.</p>

<p>However, my AP scores are top-notch. I have received a 5 on every AP test I have taken (world history, chemistry, english language, environmental science, US history) and a 4 on studio art (but that’s not academic so not important). </p>

<p>Do you think having great AP scores could show that I actually do very well on ‘real’ schoolwork? Not just SAT type tests? I don’t know, I just really don’t like the SAT and am extremely prone to REALLY careless mistakes. </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Sorry, but if your SAT scores are on the low side they will call you out on it, but if your grades are good they may consider your, AP scores always give you a boost somehow,</p>

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<p>ap scores won’t save you in place of sat/act, they can strengthen your app only a bit. your test scores look fine and i think they’re in range for your schools. focus on other parts of your app now, especially grades/essays/ec’s. good luck</p>