<p>So, someone bail me out. Can't even believe I'm asking this NOW.</p>
<p>Were we supposed to actually send AP scores to all the colleges, or just have my D report them on her applications (which she did).</p>
<p>D did not list any colleges when she took her AP exams because she took all of her AP's during her sophomore and junior years before she knew where she wanted to apply (her HS only offers math and science AP's senior year and she's not planning to major in anything along that line).</p>
<p>I don't remember sending my older S's AP scores anywhere until we wanted his school to grant him credit for them.</p>
<p>They have the transcript. Don't sweat it. Credit comes later.</p>
<p>edit: In a perfect world those great AP scores were listed on a brag sheet or on the app itself, but don't worry about that now. Official reports are not necessary at this point.</p>
<p>Yes, official reports are required only if the student qualifies and wants to take advantage of credit.
In some subjects, usually math and sciences, colleges recommend foregoing credit and starting at the beginning of their sequence. Sometimes the AP course glosses over something the second course in the sequence assumes.</p>
<p>It is true that usually the "official" AP report (from College Board) is needed only for getting actual credit from the college in which the student ultimately enrolls. Most schools let you just self-report scores on the application.</p>
<p>However it is important to check with the individual schools because there are exceptions. One that I know of specifically is the University of Rochester. I called the Admissions Office to ask about it -- since AP scores are one of the items "recommended, but not required" by UR -- and to be honest, I didn't want to pay for the $15 for the score report if I didn't have to. I was told that I needed to send them the official report.</p>
<p>AP official reports are for the school one actually attends (except for cases as above) - be sure to have them sent during the summer. Also make sure ALL test scores are sent- if your S/D forgets a code number they used in the past and ends up with different ones for different test dates they may need to make sure the scores all get sent, not just ones under one or the other reference number (no big deal, just one of those details needed to be taken care of). You can still start over in courses if you submit the AP scores. UW-Madison gives the credits after first semester, therefore everyone has freshman standing at the end of the semester until grades are done (know this because of some convoluted registration deal son explained to me regarding a friend; son also kept AP credits despite taking honors entry level courses in math/science). Submit the scores even if you take an entry level course at your school, they can give you advanced standing for earlier registration times later on (let the school decide if they will let you keep the credits, nothing lost, potential gain).</p>
<p>Daughter did not list what schools to have her AP scores (five tests) sent to, and procrastinated and procrastinated. Guess what, we just had them sent last week - she's a second semester freshman, and it will be fine. She and her advisor knew better to register her for any classes she might get credit for, but now they will at least have the official report for transcript purposes.</p>
<p>Yup jjcddg---25 applications total to 23 different schools.</p>
<p>worried_mom---University of Rochester must not be too strict, my D got accepted there (got letter today), and we hadn't sent the scores. Of course it may have helped she was a double legacy :)</p>
<p>soproud, It's not a matter of UR being "strict." Sending in AP scores are completely optional, just like art or math supplements, SAT subject test scores, etc. Congratulations on your D's acceptance. She obviously was a very strong candidate, even without her AP scores. </p>
<p>And I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your S's acceptance too!</p>
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One that I know of specifically is the University of Rochester. I called the Admissions Office to ask about it -- since AP scores are one of the items "recommended, but not required" by UR -- and to be honest, I didn't want to pay for the $15 for the score report if I didn't have to. I was told that I needed to send them the official report.
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My d didn't send her AP scores to Rochester last year; she just self-reported them. Once she decided to attend, she sent the official reports (with her senior year scores) and has received the appropriate credit.</p>
<p>Congrats, soproud - how high is Rochester on your d's list? (And good luck to yours, worried_mom!)</p>