<p>i know that its said the actual test is a better predictor of your college grade than the course, and you can only get credit with a high test grade (4 or 5)'</p>
<p>i generally only get 3s and 4s, but find my course grade to be higher than most people who manage to get 5s. </p>
<p>What I'm asking is, who will do better in college; someone who scores a 5 on the AP test and gets an 85 in the course, or someone who gets a 3 and scores a 95 in the class...?</p>
<p>That is a valid question. Colleges will see these 2 scenarios:</p>
<p>A) 95 in course + 3 on exam = easy class</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>B) 85 in course + 5 on exam = difficult class</p>
<p>But in my opinion, I would say the 85 in course and 5 on exam as a better indicator of success in college, because a B in an AP course is still something.</p>
<p>I don't think you can tell who would do better in college. It depends on how hard the class is, etc. Also, if someone is a better test taker, and gets a higher grade on the AP test, then that skill will help him in college. However, you need more than good test taking skills to succeed in college.</p>
<p>anyopne else</p>
<p>I believe someone with a 5 will do better in college, they know the material. One girl got a 95 in my chem class, 2 on the exam. She had the highest grade, but did not really know all that much. College, 60% + is from your midterm and final, 30% is from in class quizzes and the rest from homework. A regular class, its much easier to do hw, put in effort, and get a high grade, but in college, it doesnt work like that.</p>