AP scores used in admissions decisions?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>I posted previously that I'm worried about my inconsistent AP scores (2 5/s, 2 3's, one 2). I saw on the William & Mary forum that W&M Admissions responded to a question about AP scores with the following statement, </p>

<p>"For purposes of admission, W&M considers the courses you took and the grades you received. AP scores only come into play if we're reviewing a student for a scholarship and even then, plenty of students receive scholarships who do not report or send us any AP exam scores."</p>

<p>I wonder if anyone knows if UVA follows the same policy - e.g. doesn't use AP scores for admission decisions, but only for placement? Does it hurt you if you don't self report AP scores to UVA when you apply?</p>

<p>Thanks for any help you can give!</p>

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<p>If you send it, they will look at it and it will affect your admission.</p>

<p>If you don’t send it, then I don’t know what they assume – that you didn’t take it (why not?) or you didn’t do well… Both seem like less than great options? But they won’t KNOW for sure… They can only speculate…</p>

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<p>If your school requires you to take AP exams there is a good chance admissions is aware of this. In this situation, not reporting is by default is stating you were not happy with your score.<br>
Talk to your GC and ask how other students who have applied to top universities have handled this.</p>