<p>I'm not sure which section this goes in, so I just put it here... So far, I've taken 2 AP exams (human geography and macroeconomics) and scored 5 on them... Yay! I'm planning to take AP Biology, AP English Language, and AP US History (taking course next semester... I got too bored this semester of the class and my teachers like me, so yeah...). I am thinking about self studying AP Environmental Science, since it also goes with AP Biology well. Let's say I didn't score... As well... If I cancel that score, will it not count towards the AP Scholar award? I'm hoping to get one of the state ones etc. Also, will Yale (or any other college) know if I cancelled a score? I'm more worried on the AP scholar awards at the moment... I heard they really help in admissions. Thanks! </p>
<p>P.S.
I know Yale won't take my AP Macro score (and US History), but it should help a bit if I score well on the tests they don't give acceleration credits to?</p>
<p>AP scholar awards do not matter whatsoever in admissions. An award that simply reaffirms the scores that admissions sees firsthand on your common app is completely meaningless. As for your question, why would your score still count for AP scholar if it was cancelled? That doesn’t make any sense. Solid AP scores (in response to your other question) look good for admissions regardless of whether AP credit is awarded. Still, AP scores are one of the most insignificant parts of the application as far as I can tell.</p>
<p>Thank you for the reply, Jazzed. I was just wondering if I were to self study AP Environmental Science and do bad on it (which I highly doubt) and score like a 2, could I cancel it so that it “never existed”?</p>
<p>As far as I’m concerned, I don’t think you have to report all your AP scores when you apply. It’s on the Common App, you don’t have to verify them until after you’re accepted. I don’t think it says anywhere you have to record all your AP scores. You’ll be fine!</p>
<p>P.S. I self studied similarly and I was really nervous like you are. You’ll be okay, I promise.</p>
<p>You only have a small window to cancel your test from being graded after you take the exam. Once it is graded and you receive your score, you cannot go back and have the score cancelled as though it never existed. Go on the website for the specifics.</p>