ap tests dont even matter

Applying to College
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<p>so right now as junior, I will have taken more than 11 ap classes by the time i graduate next year, and i will also have taken more than 11 ap tests. however, I JUST found out that colleges dont even see what you get on your ap tests, only which ones you took. also, most of the top/elite schools dont even accept them for credit. if this is the case, then am i not just basically "giving" the college board more than $1000 for nothing? somebody please englighten me</p>

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<p>If you are going to Yale or somewhere like that, is $1000 alot of money? The point of AP exams is credit, not impressing though - that's just more of a result.</p>

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<p>1) The awards look nice
2) Putting 5's as scores on your Apps look VERY nice (similar to 800's on optional SAT IIs)</p>

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<p>If you look at college applications, there is a spot for you to fill out AP grades. Top colleges will look at this information. And, Top Schools will give you credit or exempt you from certain entry level courses if you get a 4 or a 5. Lower ranked schools may give exemption for a 3.</p>

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<p>If you LEARNED in those 11 or so classes, then it shouldn't be considered a "waste." That is the ultimate purpose for taking any class.</p>

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<p>Yay go Yale!</p>

<p>saint_paul - the OP is talking about the tests, which cost at least $82 each, not the classes.</p>

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<p>.....much of this thread is speculative, I'm sorry to say.</p>

<p>the truth about APs:</p>

<p>College's do NOT care AT ALL about what your scores were on ap exams. they simply use them for placement into courses or scholarship consideration in some cases. APs do NOT look like 800s on SATs, due to the fact that APs are not even considered in the admissions process. A 1 or a 5 on an ap exam will not hurt or help your chances of getting into X school. </p>

<p>nevertheless, they aren't a waste either, because the better you do on them, the more credits you get (dependent on the institution) in college later on. That 1000 bucks for aps could translate into much more at the udnergratuate level if you were actually to take those courses, so in the long run you save a little money, in addition to clearing out your schedule.</p>

<p>All in all, you should try to do your best if you want your schedule to be more flexible in college, but if you don't do well, its not the end of the world.</p>

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<p>Yes, much of this thread, including your post is speculation.</p>

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<p>I think the best part about AP's is that it shows colleges that you are a hard-working student who likes to take challenging courses, which is exactly the type of people they want on their campus. I agree the tests are expensive and sometimes extraneous since most schools won't offer credit for them, but I think it is impressive for a college to see a student who's gotten 5's on 5 or more exams. It's obvious that the student is ready to handle college-level material and has mastered that subject (in the view of the college board). Don't worry, your 11 APs have not been wasted!</p>

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<p>Why would colleges ask for your AP scores if they mean absolutely nothing mariopuzo? </p>

<p>Obviously your score reflects on your academic standing, as its an indication of you as a student.</p>

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<p>in response to #8.</p>

<p>not quite.</p>

<p>might we try calling collegeboard or the school you're interested in to find out before we go around making accusations?</p>

<p>and #10...</p>

<p>i give up.</p>

<p>unless you're willing to do your own research im going to say nothing more.</p>

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<p>AP scores obviously count for something. If a student has an 'A' in their AP class, but a 1 or 2 on the AP exam, colleges will surely take that into consideration.</p>

<p>If you do well on a test, put the score on your application. If you do poorly on a test, do not put the score on your application.</p>

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<p>colleges do care about AP scores before senior year if they ask for them</p>

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