<p>Okay, so I was contemplating posting this in AP Tests Preparation, but I felt this was more relevant to college admissions.</p>
<p>My entire high school's AP exams were lost, save the Free Response booklets for AP English Language and AP Psychology. Yep. While some people complained about delayed scores, all of us were grieving over the scores we would never receive. College Board and ETS initially claimed they never received them; however, a UPS tracking order states otherwise... but I digress.</p>
<p>What I would like to ask is this: should I retake or not retake my AP exams? ETS mailed out letters with the option of retaking a whole AP US History exam and a Multiple Choice for AP Language (or I can keep the projected score I was given based on the FR). Initially, I was all for retaking, but then I found out that the earliest possible retesting date is in November, though it's not completely certain yet. (And if we don't retake at this time, we have to wait until MAY.)</p>
<p>That's quite a while from now. In that case, I probably wouldn't receive my AP scores until it's too late to self-report them on any of my college applications. Furthermore, by that time, I'd imagine that I would be beginning to feel swamped with the college admissions process, so having to restudy US History would add to the stress.</p>
<p>Would it look terrible to colleges (especially the more selective ones) if I were to not retake? I know US History will show up as a canceled test on my AP grade report, while Language will have an attached message saying it's a projected score. I mean... I have an SAT Subject test score for US Historyis that sufficient for colleges to confirm the rigor of my AP US History class?</p>
<p>I am in the exact same situation as you are. I am temped to take it...but also tempted not to take it. How important are AP exam scores to college applications or to colleges themselves? hopefully, we will not be at a disadvantage due to this event.</p>
<p>There are various threads on AP scores and admissions; however, I would retake them for potential college credit and just to not let so much work go to waste. </p>
<p>If you're very worried about the self reporting on the application, then just put a little note in the additional information. Something like, "due to -insert random circumstances @ CB- forced to retake AP exams in Nov. and unable to report scores/results" should do. Invite them to call your counselor to confirm.</p>
<p>Were I in your situation, I would retake the exams (how many are there?). If its after the point where you can self-report, like you mentioned, then you have nothing to lose. I'm also assuming that it would be free to retake.</p>
<p>That said, I don't think colleges will look at the lack of scores as a fault. If your grades were solid in those classes for last year, they can't blame you for circumstances clearly beyond your control. I think it would be a good move to call or email admissions folks at the schools you're interested in and explaining the situation.</p>
<p>Apparently, CB loses AP exams a lot. A friend of mine in Turkey ended up taking EIGHT replacement exams. o___o</p>
<p>You can take the Language MC, since English is not really a course that deals with a lot of memorization, so you might just take it and see how you do (if you're up to it). However, if the projected score is pretty good, then you can just save yourself the hassle.</p>
<p>I think whether you want to retake depends on how busy you are during app season. If you are thinking about applying to more than 5 schools with extensive, non-overlapping essays, there might be already quite a bit of work coming on in the winter. That, and you'll have to deal with re-studying. Figure out how your schedule works and decide. I think an AP score won't be hugely important in your application, but if you want to go for it, then sure.</p>