Taking AP tests but not AP classes?

MrMom62
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:53:36 +0000

Considering what your aiming for, it’s sounds like it’s a band-aid on a serious self-inflicted wound. It’ll help, but you were already at a serious disadvantage to other candidates because of your school, and while schools in theory don’t hold you responsible for not taking what your school doesn’t offer (though I take that with a grain of salt), the fact is, you didn’t take even the limited APs that were on offer. That’s the harsh truth and if someone told you to concentrate on the ECs rather than the academics, shame on them.

Since you’ve now got the situation you (or someone) created, taking the APs on your own is not a bad idea. And if your ECs allow you to become a recruited athlete or something comparable, especially on a high level, you may still have a shot. URM status or first in family status or going to a really low performing school may also all help. We don’t know what your GPA or test scores are either, which will make a huge difference.

Bottom line, based on the limited information you’ve given us, your situations ranges from might still have a chance to impossible. You’ll have to give us more you want a better answer than that.