<p>I had a quick question regarding AP tests. I was registered to take the AP BC Calculus exam this morning but could not possibly make it due to a dire emergency situation with a friend. However, it wasn't a death or anything documented through a hospital (would prefer not to disclose specifics here- PM for more info) and I doubt I'll be able to make up the AP test on the make up date as it isn't a "legit" reason based on the AP rules. I've earned 97% or higher in all 3 trimesters of BC Calculus and can confidently say I would have scored a 4 or a 5. I do believe I made the right choice to help my friend rather than take the AP exam and don't regret my decision, but I was wondering how this would look to colleges/how I should explain this situation to them (I'm planning on applying to pretty elite colleges and don't want this to reflect poorly on me). It's definitely a legit reason to miss an AP exam, but not one explicitly stated on the AP web page as one of the reasons to be granted a make up exam day. I'll talk to my counselor tomorrow at school, but I'm not sure of he'll be of much help... What should I do? Please PM if needed for information, any advice would be appreciated!</p>
<p>Hmm, this is a difficult situation. You have made the right decision by going to your guidance counselor. Other than that, the only advice I can give is to just contact the Collegeboard directly. I’m sorry to hear that this situation happened to you.</p>
<p>If you’re applying next year, you can take the test next year. You get extra space to explain any “irregularities” on your application, and this is something perfect for it. </p>
<p>Ask if you can take the makeup. They might let you, and it never hurts to ask.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input! Yeah, I’ll probably take the test next year if the college I end up attending accepts credit. My main concern isn’t that I didn’t take the test, but I just wasn’t sure how colleges would interpret the no-show. </p>
<p>I talked to my counselor and he said he would definitely vouch for me and help explain the predicament in my college application (in the section that the previous poster referred to). </p>
<p>HOWEVER, Collegeboard said no, as I don’t have a medical note or any “tangible” evidence of the situation. Oh well, I believe I did the right thing. Screw them! Hopefully it all works out in the end. Something like this wouldn’t kill my chances (if explained thoroughly and clearly) of admission at a top college, would it? I guess that’s what I’m wondering about…</p>
<p>Can’t you pay to take the exam late? I think it’s about $40, which (in your case) seems like a valuable investment in this case.</p>
<p>I had to decide between taking an AP test and an athletics event. I chose the AP because I didn’t want to have to test late, and because I probably wouldn’t place well at the meet, but my counselor said I could take it late if I paid. I don’t know, though, if it is too late to register for the late test.</p>
<p>According to Collegeboard, my situation isn’t good enough of a reason to be granted a late exam day since it’s something that happened to my friend, as opposed to myself or my family.</p>
<p>You don’t have to take an AP exam for any subject for school application. You want to take it mainly for credit and advance placement. So taking it in Senior year is fine.</p>
You get extra space to explain any “irregularities” on your application, and this is something perfect for it. </p>