AP scores are giving me a headache

Test Preparation
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<p>Let me explain....I got my scores today and was totally taken aback by the outcome. What I thought I'd done well in (thought US was a 5 for sure)...well, eck. And where I thought I'd kicked myself out of a 5, somehow I was wrong. </p>

<p>APUSH 4 w/ 780 SATII
AP Lit 4 w/ 720 SATII (ok, that makes sense)
AP Bio 5 and didn't take the subject test 'cause science is NOT my forte and I have no interest in studying it in college</p>

<p>How is this discrepancy between APs and SATIIs explained? Need it be explained other than one test day was better than another, because I thought the tests were very similar. I've read where AP scores factor very little into admissions (even Ivies, where I'm looking to apply). Is this generally true? Can good grades and subject test scores cancel out AP exams?<br>
I know this subject has been rehashed over and over but please just humor me and respond. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Getting a 4 isn't bad.
Generally the SAT IIs are considered easier than their counterparts (APs)
The difference of test day can account for the discrepancy but APs are supposed to be harder.
AP do not have as much of an impact on admissions as the SAT IIs, but keep in mind that it is still beneficial to do well on the AP exams.
I don't think good grades and subject test's score cancel out the AP score completely, but you can withhold the score if you want.</p>

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<p>Does it matter whether you withold your AP scores or not when you're going to be a rising freshman in college? Aren't you already accepted? Or is he a rising senior and think that his AP scores will not help him get into college?</p>

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<p>4's and 5's are good scores... lol some of you make me sick.</p>

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<p>The makeup of the SAT II history questiosn and the AP history questions are slightly different. SAT II history, while not as difficult, cover a broader range of topics and ask some questions that would never appear on the AP. For the AP, to score a 5 you must miss 20 questions or less, and have essays in the 6 or 7 range. Perhaps your teacher did not focus on the AP curriculum as much, causing you to miss more AP History questions and less SAT II questions.</p>

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<p>I'm
1) Female
2) A rising senior
Like I said, sorry to repeat a concern that's been voiced ad nauseam. I'm not going to worry about it any more, but thanks a lot for your advice</p>

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<p>nothing to see here, move along.</p>