<p>I am currently taking 3 AP classes and I would like to take only 2 of the 3 AP tests (AP Language, I would not like to take). The reason is because I don't believe I can score a 4 or higher on the exam and I would like to get into Cornell University. Should I take it anyways even if I believe I can only get a 3 or 2?</p>
<p>Anyone? (Adding this subscript because CC requires 10 characters)</p>
<p>I’m assuming your a junior…just take it, you don’t need to tell them about all tests anymore</p>
<p>Yeah, I agree. You should just take it. It won’t hurt; AP scores aren’t nearly as important as the SAT or ACT. As far as I’m aware, they’re not even considered in admittance, only in placement.</p>
<p>The issues is, I’ve already taken AP government and I got a 4 on the exam. I would like to show that I am a good student by only showing that I scored 4’s and 5’s on the exam; however, if I score a 2 or a 3 on one exam, it’ll show that I’m either not great in a subject area (well, I suppose my ACT scores show that already; 34 math, 28 english 
or that I am not motivated enough to get that 4 or 5 on the AP English exam.</p>
<p>Are you sure they’re not considered in the admission process? I’m guessing a person who took all ap courses (with A’s and B’s in them) and ended up with 4’s and 5’s would look better than someone who did the same but ended up with 1’s and 2’s.</p>
<p>Plus, $86. :(</p>
<p>First of all,</p>
<p>You self-repot all AP scores. There’s no way a college can find out the AP score for what you did not report.</p>
<p>So, if you are positive that you can’t get a 4, you can save the money, or you can just take it and see what you get and just don’t report it if it doesn’t come out right.</p>
<p>But I recommend that you still report it even if it may be a 3.</p>
<p>For Cornell I wouldn’t worry about your score either way. If your GPA is great and SAT fairly good, you’ll be admitted. </p>
<p>For many non-Ivy’s, AP scores of 3 and above can get you many credits which is great to graduate early or lighten the load but will not have this impact at Cornell (in my opinion).</p>
<p>I heard you had to report all of your scores though. </p>
<p>Also, my GPA and ACT are mediocre compared to Cornell Students. A 30 (well, I can get a 31-32 next time I think but my goal is a 33 but I’ll live with a 32). My GPA is a 3.5-6 I think.</p>
<p>They’re not going to admit/reject you if you get a 3 or 2 on an AP test. Seriously, the ACT is way, way, way more important. AP tests are primarily for receiving credit. So, like I said, it wouldn’t hurt to try. Of course, you do need to maintain decent grades in the courses. </p>
<p>How do I know the scores aren’t important? Look at the class profiles on the school’s website. No where do they mention any AP tests or the average scores of the students on those tests. However, they do mention SAT/ACT scores, class rank, and other important deciding factors. Somewhere on their website they probably have a list of what factors are considered for admittance (most schools do) and I guarantee you it will say nothing about AP tests. They’re for one purpose, and that is to receive college credit.</p>
<p>If you take an AP class, you should have an accompanying score. At my school, they take away the quality points on your GPA if you don’t take the exam. It’s probably not terribly important anyway; it certainly won’t be the deciding factor in your acceptance or rejection.</p>
<p>Thanks for your output. </p>
<p>I suppose I’ll take the Language test anyways.</p>
<p>Oh, and a question. Should I take AP French next year, because I’m pretty sure I can’t score high on that exam (I’ve had B’s in Honors French throughout my High School career, 2 probably will be my score) to fufill the “4 years to the AP test” thing or take AP Stats instead? </p>
<p>What I mean is that most people take 4 years of French to the AP test, and I don’t want to drop, but French isn’t my strength and I can get a higher grade in Stats, but will I look like a quitter?</p>
<p>A quitter? Ok take the class that you think you’ll like better and you think you’ll do better in. 3 years of foreign language is fine, 4 is “recommended”, however replacing it with a difficult math class like AP stats would not decrease the value of your transcript at all. </p>
<p>And AP tests are not looked at for admission for the most part. Also, at my school at least, if you don’t take the AP test the class is no longer considered “AP” on your transcript. Just something to look out for.</p>
<p>^^^same at my school-you get AP weighting and Label removed from your transcript</p>
<p>Wait, 4 years of a Foreign Language is “recommended” at Cornell? Ah, this puts me in a crappy position:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Take AP French, score a 2 on the Exam, or don’t take the exam and look like a guy that doesn’t like challenges.</p></li>
<li><p>Take AP Stats, and not fill the recommendation.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Actually, Cornell only recommends 3 years of a foreign language: <a href=“http://admissions.cornell.edu/downloads/choices_bulletin.pdf[/url]”>http://admissions.cornell.edu/downloads/choices_bulletin.pdf</a></p>
<p>I would go with the course you think you would do best in. I don’t think dropping out of French at this point would make you look like some kind of a quitter.</p>
<p>Thanks you very much for the link.</p>
<p>Oh, another question. I’m currently taking AP Language and composition. I’m going to take AP Literature next year, and I think I should take the AP Language and comp. Exam with the AP lit exam next year (because I will be a better writer, at least I should be). Should I do that, or just take the AP Language exam this year, so that a college won’t think I bailed out of the exam?</p>
<p>You mean you’ll take both AP Lang and AP Lit during senior year?</p>
<p>That’s very pointless because the only purpose of AP tests during senior year is for credit and not for admission. Only the AP “classes” during senior year matter since they can see your AP scores after the admission results are out.</p>
<p>Just take it this year</p>
<p>Okay thanks, well my scores probably won’t be top notch, but I’ll try my best >:)</p>