<p>This is more for all schools, but Penn is one of my top schools. Do you have to report AP scores. And if you do report them, because i know some schools require it, do they affect your consideration. The reason I ask is because I got a 2 on my AP English exam. I dont know why that test is so hard, i got a 700 writing sat II and a 670 verbal sat, but had no chance whatsoever for doing well on that exam. (I got a 5 on my chem AP if that matters) Thanks</p>
<p>I was wondering the same thing for Penn. I've spoken to admissions at some other schools and they've told me that bad AP Scores won't hurt you, but good scores can help.</p>
<p>i think the AP scores help them put your class/school in context...if you got a 96 in AP chem and a 3 on the exam, your class/school would be looked at negatively....if you got an 88 in a class and a 5 on the exam, it will help you....obviously, penn would prefer the second student in this scenario; i think penn uses AP scores and other national exams to help compare student GPAs....if the first person's GPA/rank is higher, it does not make him a better candidate than person 2 in penns eyes....thats my take at least....i may be wrong though</p>
<p>Well what is Penn's policy on reporting scores, is it mandatory or optional. Or can you report one score and not another. Am I correct in assuming that you dont have to have official scores sent to Penn until after you are accepted if you choose to attend?</p>
<p>The thing is, most schools have the scores on your transcripts. AND THEN! You have your counselor recs, which, asks your counselor to report your scores. It would look kinda bad if you left out...say a 2 on self-reporting, and your counselor/transcipts reports it for you.</p>
<p>I thought you dont send scores until after you are accepted? Would they care that MUCH? I mean by doing well on AP exams you get credit which means the colleges lose out on that $$.</p>
<p>good point, catch22, ill ask my counselor whether they are reported or not, too bad ive already done 7 apps without reporting scores</p>
<p>If they ask for the scores with the application then that must mean it has some sort of influence on their decision. And most top schools like Penn don't allow you to just not take classes because of AP credit; you have to substitute harder classes so they don't lose any money.</p>