<p>I was wondering about AP tests taken after the apps are due. I'm really interested in Psychology and was planning to self-study for the AP Psych test in the spring in addition to taking the AP Lang/Lit tests. SInce I'm taking AP Spanish now, it's also inevitable that I'll take the AP Spanish test. </p>
<p>If I score well on these tests, could I send them in to the UCs? Would they still count for something in my UC App?</p>
<p>hmmm...I think by April you will be receiving your admission letter...so everything will be done by then. I guess you won't need to send them in.</p>
<p>So basically, they'd be a waste of time? =</p>
<p>Well, maybe not AP Psych. I was thinking taking that one for kicks.</p>
<p>On a side note, do you have to mail AP score reports to schools when applying or at the end of the year?</p>
<p>most of the apps let u write in ur scores...and no one lies because if it doesn't match up w/ what u provide later when u r admitted, severe consequences.</p>
<p>Hey folks - the purpose of taking AP classes and tests is to try and earn college credit while still in high school, not to boost your application. Many students take AP exams at the end of senior year so that they can earn college credit and / or place out of introductory classes. All of my kids started college with credits in the bank thanks to AP. It allowed them to take higher level classes or place out of required classes altogether. </p>
<p>Check with the colleges to which you are applying before deciding to NOT take AP exams. Some colleges will not accept them for credits but most will give you something and again, they can often place you out of intro classes.</p>
<p>Darkhope, I will have to disagree with you on that one. Many people lie on their application score thingy because the scores you send into the school are not received by the admissions office, but the Registrar (not talking about UC schools). Accordingly, people EXCLUDE extremely poor scores to make it seem as though they are far better prepared than those three 2s, or ADD extra tests to bump up their chances. This practice can be equated to fluffing one's resume.</p>
<p>Note that this post does not endorse the practice.</p>