AP Scores in Admission Process?

Applying to College
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<p>I know most schools say it helps a bit if you have AP scores. One thing weird was that the Common App asks you to "self-report" AP scores....(I don't know how adcom can trust these scores...)
So, I wonder is it necessary for me have my AP scores sent to the admission office OFFICIALLY by Collegeboard if I want my scores to be considered part of my application?</p>

<p>(Or they will consider the "self-reported scores" ? But for some colleges I already applied, they said nothing about AP in their "received application documents")</p>

<p>And how important are the AP scores in the application process( I already have SAT1 and 3 SAT2 results)? Many of you have taken APs and got decent scores, so can anyone tell me about it? Thx!</p>

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<p>They will definitely consider your self-reported AP scores, you only send official reports to the school where you matriculate. When you think about it, much of what you submit in your application is taken at face value without documentation or validation (ECs, essays, etc.). </p>

<p>IMO AP scores are considered, particularly in evaluating your grades in those AP classes (since AP classes vary considerably within and between HSs); however, not to the level of other standardized tests.</p>

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