AP Scores

Applying to College
1

I got a 1 and two 2s, it was my first year taking AP (junior year)

I know that in order for my intended college I have to submit them myself but what if I do really good on SAT 2s? I was very sick and actually took one of my exams the make-up day – not sure how to convey this information to the college (additional information or do I just leave it out???)

Also I know some of you are going to be like “if they’re that bad, why even send them?”

  1. because I took 3 and got Bs/A in those classes, it would look suspicious if I didn’t – they’ll get the picture not matter what I do
  2. I’m taking 7 AP classes this upcoming year (altho Im only taking 3 of the exams) so it’s like a kind of “I can handle pressure!!!” kind of thing ~ it really was just a bad day, just no idea how to make up for it or tell them I was having a bad week of the AP exams

Thanks to everyone who takes their time to respond!

2

Self report 3s or higher. Do not report others.

After admission, when you decide where you want to go you send a score report for credit. It goes to the registrar.

3

Unless your schools require/recommend SAT IIs I wouldn’t even bother. Many schools won’t look at the scores even if provided. Just don’t send those AP scores. Once again, most schools don’t consider them for admission.

4

AP scores play little to no role in college admissions, so unless the scores are 3 or above, just don’t report them.
As for SAT IIs, take the above poster’s advice ^^. Only send them if your college recommends or requires them.

5

I was planning on applying to Middlebury/Swarthmore/Maybe Tufts – that’s a yes to SAT IIs, right? I mean any added boost should be taken if you can, amirite?