<p>I figure this is a better place to make this type of thread than the AP test preparation area. I got a 5 on AP Lang, a 4 for US and a 4 for Calc. I also got a 2 for chem. I want to get into Brown or Northwestern and schools like that (JHU and UPenn I love). I am working to get that 4 on my Calc test to a 5 next year in BC but I am wondering if it will negatively affect me now as I will be applying soon and I am worrying that my AP scores will kill my application. I got a 750 for the SAT for US so that might offset my 4.</p>
<p>AP scores ARE NOT required for admission to any college, as a result they will likely not be a factor in admission.</p>
<p>If you get an undesirable score, you can choose to omit it.</p>
<p>As a result, AP scores can only help you, not hurt you.</p>
<p>See csdad’s response for accuracy.</p>
<p>@Erin’s Dad- What do you mean? </p>
<p>Also, I am going to be a senior and have not yet applied to schools yet if that wasn’t apparent.</p>
<p>AP is mostly used to give college credit, and is a minor factor in admission. Like someone said, just omit it.</p>
<p>I know of some liberal arts schools like Pitzer College in CA that use AP scores as a substitute for other standardized tests as a part of their test flexible policy. However, I doubt that these scores are much of a factor in the universities you are considering. </p>
<p>[First</a> Year Applicants Information - Admission - Pitzer College](<a href=“http://www.pitzer.edu/admission/applying/applicants_firstyr.asp]First”>http://www.pitzer.edu/admission/applying/applicants_firstyr.asp)</p>
<p>In some cases, AP scores may be used in lieu of high school course work in determining if the student took the minimum amount of high school course work to be eligible for admission. For example, the University of California accepts AP scores in lieu of some high school course requirements:</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - A-G courses](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/a-g-requirements/index.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/a-g-requirements/index.html)</p>