<p>Let's say I got a 5 on the APUSH exam, but a 760 on the USH SAT II. </p>
<p>I was kind of disappointed with the SAT II score. Will colleges think less highly of the 5 because of the 760? Or is 760 good enough that it won't do anything to affect their judgment?</p>
<p>A 760 is actually quite a respectable score in my opinion.</p>
<p>It depends on the college, but from my experiences, the highly selective ones place slightly more weight on the SAT II’s, as they are a requirement to applying where as AP tests are optional.</p>
<p>AP scores will not make or break an application. All the admissions committee is looking for in regards to them is to see a certain threshold to see if an applicant can handle the rigor of college coursework. Same goes for SAT II’s. They are not going to look down on a student who scored 40 pts lower than another student. </p>
<p>In my opinion, both are terrific scores and you needn’t worry how one will hinder your chances or make colleges look down on you.</p>
<p>These days, competition for college is so high that nearly everyone has stellar academic records (high GPA, test scores, etc). It’ll ultimately come down to your extracurriculars, essays, recommendations, and other parts of your application.</p>
<p>Both are great scores. And you should know that unless you are using the common app, AP scores usually aren’t even seen until you are accepted.
SAT 2 are primarily used to show off what subjects you are good at, those tests matter more for admissions purposes.</p>
<p>Thanks to both of you. I just get a little testy about this kind of stuff.
HAHA TESTY. I didn’t even… see, it’s funny because… yeah I’m not funny. Anyway, it’s just a little disconcerting to browse CC and see a string of 800’s. :P</p>
<p>I honestly did not know that colleges don’t see AP scores, besides on the Common App, until after you’re accepted. Huh.</p>
<p>If this gives you any encouragement, my highest SAT II was 770. The other two were below 750. I attend Cornell right now, and proud of it :)</p>
<p>Haha I know what you mean, I felt pretty disconcerted too when I was in the application process. Bear in mind though a lot of those “string of 800’s” can be lies to boost one’s ego. Don’t get me wrong though, there really are people who legitimately get those scores. I recommend not comparing yourself to other’s and just try to highlight your own strengths. Many people with lower test scores get accepted.</p>
<p>Oh and even on the common app, reporting AP scores is optional. You can choose which ones to report, or not report them at all!</p>
<p>Yes, the SAT II is looked at and is critical to most high tier colleges, however, most colleges will weight AP test scores against SAT II tests. In my opinion, and in the opinion of most adcoms, AP test scores are more important since they cover college level material, unlike the high school curriculum covered on SAT II tests. GG on your 5 as well as your 760!! Both are absolutely amazing</p>
<p>SAT II…</p>
<p>tanchar.</p>
<p>I got a 5 and a 760 on U.S. History too! 
I’m not worried about it at all.</p>
<p>I got the same scores as both of you guys! They are both great scores (haha) and people have gotten into Stanford with scores in the six hundreds…after they see that you have potential to succeed academically, it comes down to your other application materials. I read in an interview with the Dean of Admission at Harvard that AP Scores are best indicators of college grades and that they are weighed more, if provided…I’ll try to look for that link and will PM you if I find it. Good luck!</p>
<p>Reporting AP scores on the common app is optional, but recommended.
It shows the school you went through with taking the test, and also you can show off good scores. Bad scores won’t really hurt you’re chances (If you even include them. It is possbile to only include the ones you did well on.)</p>
<p>I would say SAT 2 scores a little bit more. But I have to focus on Subject Tests more, since I’m home-schooled.</p>
<p>Def the SAT II.</p>