<p>So, I just received my AP scores and, needless to say, I'm very disappointed. I have a 4 in both Psychology (self-study) and Government. I still have to wait for my Spanish scores, but I'm questioning whether I got a 5 and am now expecting a 4 or even a 3. I did receive a 5 last year in U.S. History. Are these scores low for Yale? Did any of those accepted receive similar scores? =(</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>You're probably going to be denied now.</p>
<p>Also, on the Common App. do you have to provide the scores to all of the AP tests you took or can you report some and not supply others?</p>
<p>AP and standardized test scores are interpreted in light of the applicant's background and opportunities. I do not think that you need to be concerned about scores of 4, since you are coming from an urban high school in an area that has been hit pretty hard by recession. (Personally, I'd advise you to list all the scores on the Common Application--but ask other people too, preferably people you know, who have some relevant experience. CC is a somewhat skewed sample.)</p>
<p>Thank you, QuantMech. Well, I was thinking about not reporting my AP Bio score which, I admit, I didn't prepare well for since I was concentrating on Psychology and Government. My score, not suprisingly, is lower than a 3. That's the only one I was thinking about not sending.</p>
<p>I read on another CC thread that if you only report some of your AP scores, colleges interpret it as dishonesty because you're witholding your lower scores...therefore, they'd rather see a few low scores among your high scores as opposed to only your high scores.</p>
<p>One thread stated that AP classes w/o corresponding scores are interpreted as 1 or 2.</p>
<p>What if you didn't take the AP exam at all? Suppose you didn't have the money--will they assume a 1 or 2?</p>
<p>All I am repeating is what I read. DD was concerned about what her scores were going to be so I was looking into what would happen if she did not report them. One of the threads stated what I wrote above. i don;t know their source. I don't know what happens if you did not take the tests and therefore do not have the scores. Sorry I am not more help.</p>
<p>Ambitiousmind, your counselor can include that in his/her SS report. </p>
<p>Anyways, i would say report them. They won't help, but they won't be a devastating factor. Unless you're extremely extremely close to being admitted, in which you and another candidate are almost exactly the same (pretty unlikely), then the scores might cause a rejection.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! I have decided to report them all.</p>
<p>If you didn't take the AP test for some reason, you could just state that in your application.</p>