<p>Hello! One of my junior friends recently asked me a question that I can't really answer! She is taking AP tests this week, but just acquired a mild concussion while playing a sport. If this happens to affect the outcomes of her AP scores, is it worth letting colleges know about the situation?</p>
<p>AP scores aren’t factored heavily into college decisions so it shouldn’t make much of a difference. If she does really poorly on her AP tests she can always withhold the score. </p>
<p>@saif235 I’ll let her know :)</p>
<p>And if she wants to use the AP tests for college credit or course placement, she can re-take the tests next year.</p>
<p>@oldmom4896 I don’t think she’s worried about the credit, but rather than colleges think her grades are inflated. </p>
<p>She should have the concussions verified by a doctor and a note about it left with the school so that it’s verified BEFORE she takes the tests or gets her results. She could say that it’s in case she feels wrong during the test or because she’s afraid it’ll affect her tests. If she says it after the fact, it’ll look like she’s making up excuses and it won’t be taken into account.</p>
<p>@MYOS1634 How would she leave that with the school? I’ll let her know your thoughts</p>
<p>The nurse or the administration can have a doctor’s note. I assume that the “mild concussion” is not self-diagnosed…</p>
<p>@MYOS1634 No, doctor has been seen. Alright haha we don’t exactly have a nurse. Thanks</p>
<p>anyone else?</p>
<p>If your friend really has had a concussion she needs to seek medical care and probably shouldn’t be taking the exam at all. Doing mentally taxing work after a concussion may prolong symptoms and increase the risk of long term effects.</p>
<p>From <a href=“Dell Children's | Dell Children's Medical Center”>Dell Children's | Dell Children's Medical Center;
<p>Post-concussion care guidelines:</p>
<pre><code>Rest is the key to quick recovery. You should NOT participate in any high risk activities (i.e., sports, PE, bike riding, hunting, etc.) that place you at risk for re-injury. Limit social outings, errands, and other recreational activity. Sometimes it is necessary to take time off of school and work.
Limit activities that require thinking or concentration. This includes schoolwork, tests, and homework, as well as job-related activity. Your concussion care team or primary care physician can help with academic accommodations.
Minimize screen time. Limit TV, movies, video games, computer use, or texting, until instructed by your concussion care team.
Get lots of sleep. No late nights. Keep a normal bedtime on weekdays and weekends. Take naps and rest breaks when you feel tired and fatigued.
Drink fluids and eat regularly. Eat carbohydrates and protein and stay hydrated.
Inform the school about the injury and symptoms. The school should be aware of the concussion and provide recommended accommodations, as directed by your concussion care team. If you are a middle school or high school athlete you must inform the school nurse and/or high school athletic training staff of your injury.
Immediately STOP any activity that makes your symptoms worse. Ignoring symptoms can prolong recovery time. Slowly and carefully return to normal activities, as directed by your concussion care team and/or athletic training staff.
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<p>@Sudsie She took the exams because the college board wouldn’t make accommodations for her to take them at a later date. She didn’t really exert too much during the exams and went slowly and cautiously. That’s why she feels she did poorly. </p>