<p>I know that high AP exam scores can be used to receive college credit, but I was wondering if they are important in college admissions? I know that some AP classes at my school are considered "really hard classes," but are not perfectly geared towards the exam (some self-study required). I signed up for some of them, thinking that they would teach me something new and interesting at a fast pace, but I never really considered the impact that they could potentially have on admissions. I even received special permission to take some AP's that are normally exclusively for seniors (so I could fit in more classes I wanted to take senior year), but now I'm really worried about the exams.</p>
<p>I mean I guess there's no harm in studying for them, but I'm worried that I won't be able to pull off scores to impress.</p>
<p>If you get an A+ in the class and get a 2 on the exam, that calls into question the validity of your rigor. It also looks kinda fishy if you don’t report AP scores on your app but that’s about it.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response; I could see how that could happen!</p>
<p>I guess I’ll just continue to study as I go along. Are the scores looked on as 5=A, 4=B, 3=C? I know that a lot of the institution policies that I checked only accept 5’s for credit, so do you know if they would look at a 4 with disdain or with neutrality?</p>
<p>AP scores are considered very import to people at CC, but are not a major consideration in admissions. Taking the course and the exam is seen by most ADs as an indication of a student’s willingness to extend themselves. 3 and 4 are considered good grades, notwithstanding their “status” on these discussions. A 1 or a 2 will not “blemish” an admissions folder, as a student with no APs at all may or may not be looked upon as favorably as a student who at least made the effort and took a chance.</p>
<p>Different colleges accept different scores for credit or placement for many reasons not directly related to the test.</p>
<p>The best way to be comfortable with your decision is to contact an admissions office directly. They’ll be happy to tell you how they view AP exams (most of which are not taken until after admission decisions have been made). They have no reason not to give you correct and complete information.</p>