<p>I'm currently in Honors Physics 1-2 and planning on taking the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam next Monday. Our class covered around half of the Newtonian physics curriculum, so I had to learn a lot of concepts by myself. I finished reading through the PR book for mechanics, but I still have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. I skip probably ~20 multiple choice questions and cannot answer any FRQ's. So, if I were to take the test, I would probably get a 1 or 2, 3 if I'm really lucky. Yes, I know the curve is ridiculously generous, but I'm still not very confident. </p>
<p>I was wondering whether I should cancel the score, keep it, or just not report it to colleges. I know that colleges look down on not taking the test after completing the AP course. But since I'm only in Honors Physics, would they not even expect me to take it in the first place? Not having to worry about this test would relieve a ton of stress and give me more time to study for my other 4 AP's. Anyway, here are the 3 scenarios:</p>
<p>1) Cancel - I would take the test on Monday, see how I do, and then (assuming I do poorly) cancel the score before June 15. That way, my transcript to colleges would not show any trace of the exam. (I think that's right. Tell me if I'm wrong. If the score shows up as 'canceled', then I would not go with this option.)</p>
<p>2) Keep - Probably a huge risk. But if I got a 3+, I could prove my competence in physics and math (taking Calc BC). Since I'm thinking about applying to highly selective colleges under an engineering major, this could only benefit me. There's also the downside if I get <3, which leads me to the next scenario.</p>
<p>3) Don't report - If I got <3, I would probably just withhold the score, but that would make colleges suspicious (especially if I'm applying under engineering).</p>
<p>I plan to take the Physics, Math II, and USH SAT II's in June (and I hear these are more important anyway), so hopefully that could show my science capability instead.</p>
<p>Any advice is appreciated!</p>