AP Scores in Admission

Does Georgia Tech consider AP scores in admission? I’m OOS and have a few 3’s, I don’t want them to see those. Should I report those anyways?

My son didn’t send any AP scores as part of the application process. They only use them (once admitted) to determine which classes they’ll grant credit for, anyway. Don’t worry about it.

Georgia Tech does not require AP scores to be submitted as part of the admission process. However, they are listed among other factors that will be considered. My daughter did send them because she felt they strengthened her application. I think it depends on your intended major and your scores in courses related to that major. My daughter had a 3 on the Latin exam, but everything else was mostly 5’s and a couple of 4’s. She felt it was to her benefit to include them. If you feel they will negatively impact your application, I wouldn’t send them. I don’t think it’s a deal breaker.

Thanks guys!

I think almost 100% of GT freshman have taken and passed with a 4 or a 5, either Calculus AB or Calculus BC. It is important to take a calculus class. If the 3 is in your calculus class, you should study and retake the AP calculus exam. You should review calculus in your senior year. Math is very important to most majors at Georgia Tech. Did you study for these AP exams? While AP scores are not required, earning 3s means you are a little behind most OOS applicants, who are getting 5s and As and high SATs , especially the math score, to get into Georgia Tech. I think 18% of OOS students get in, and 42% of Georgia students are admitted. Think about why you got 3s, was your AP class weak? Did you understand all the concepts, did you just have a bad day and could get a better score if you take the exam again? Did you use an AP review book to study? I think a 3 could mean that you did not master that material and need to retake the class in college. Thats OK, at least you got exposed to the material and may be better prepared to pass the second time around. Don’t give up, but certainly study for any AP exams in your senior year, and consider retaking the tests in which you had a 3, if you feel you could score higher next time.