<p>how do colleges look at "easier" AP tests, such as psychology and environmental science? even if you do well...do they think that taking these tests is very unimpressive? do they think study of these topics should wait until college and that we should take APs of the standard 3 sciences (bio chem physics) instead?</p>
<p>bump10char</p>
<p>At the worst, it’ll have no effect on your application, but usually, it’s better than nothing. If your intended major is something like Psychology or ES, then it’s actually good.</p>
<p>While CC may consider certain APs to be “easy,” the pass rate indicates that they’re not that easy. Colleges appreciate achievement on any AP course, and aren’t looking for a plethora of “hard” AP courses. Email a specific college you’re interested in, and they’ll be happy to tell you their view on AP courses.</p>
<p>Yes, environmental science is one of the hardest to get a 5 in based on College Board statistics. Pysch is one of the easier ones.</p>
<p>Never confuse the “pass” rate statistics with test difficulty. Physics C and Calculus BC have high pass rates and are very hard. A lot depends on the nature of the population taking the test. The score you earn is more defined by the stuff you know that the pass rate or who else is taking the same test.</p>
<p>Exactly. Generally the smartest students in the class take ap physics c and calculus bc, which is why the percentage of 5s is high. Not to mention the curve is generous</p>