AP Score Drops/Retakes?

Applying to College
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<p>I am a rising High School junior, and have taken 6 AP courses.
Freshman year:
AP Biology - 5
AP Statistics - 5
Sophomore year:
AP Government - Didn't take the AP test
AP Chemistry - 5
AP Art History - 5
AP Computer Science - 2</p>

<p>Recently I sent in a letter to College Board as to the cancellation of my AP Computer Science score.
When it applies to college admissions, would having no score for Government or Computer Science hurt me?
Computer Science was definitely not my forte within school. I didn't particularly grasp the topic while in the class.</p>

<p>Should I take Government or Computer Science again in the future? In my junior year I plan on taking about 9 or 10 AP courses. Should I take the AP tests for all of these courses?
Come senior year, should I study Computer science and Government once again and take the AP tests? Would colleges be wary and penalize that I don't have scores for these classes?</p>

<p>Theoretically, if someone were to have almost the same credentials, except for having those scores, would they have a better chance than me?</p>

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<p>Nope, it won’t hurt you, as it’s optional, and usually isn’t factored into admissions (check with the schools you’re applying to to see if they factor in AP scores). Only take Gov/Comp sci if you need the review before taking the AP exam, and only take the exam if you need/want the credit. The same applies to the other courses. They only see the scores if you send them in, and it’s certainly not looked poorly on if you didn’t take all of the AP exams you were eligible for.</p>

<p>You’re taking plenty of AP courses, and have taken plenty of exams, so don’t sweat it. :slight_smile: The likelihood of you being edged out over one AP exam score is nil.</p>

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<p>Oh I apologize! I meant “Should I take the government or Computer Science AP Tests in the future”. But I think I understand what you’re saying, and I really appreciate your help! If I don’t plan on using the credit, paying the money and getting a good score would practically be of no use to me, right?</p>

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<p>(Sorry, I did a slight edit or two while you were posting - I hope it still makes sense!)</p>

<p>Yup, unless the schools you’re applying to require (very rare, if at all) or factor in AP scores in their admissions (also rare), you shouldn’t bother with them. And I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong! :stuck_out_tongue: The only possible value then would be the self-satisfaction if you do well, or achieving one of the AP scholar standings (not that they seem to count for much, from what I’ve heard).</p>

<p>Good luck with the rest of your AP courses! :)</p>