<p>i am a great student and all, but my AP tests are horrific, a few 3s and 4s there, i only got one 5.
any recommendations on improving AP test scores?
and will this affect me a lot in getting in to HYPM?</p>
<p>AP scores aren't as important as SAT and SAT II scores, GPA, ECs, etc.</p>
<p>To improve AP scores, get a review book (I love Princeton Review!)</p>
<p>Just remember: when applying to HYPM, you can't show any weakness...you can't give them a reason to drop you out...that said, you'll have to make up for low AP scores with some strength in another area...</p>
<p>You spelled your name wrong. And there's no way we can tell you your chances with the information you've given us. But i'll assume that you're SAT scores are mediocre too based on what you've told me about your AP tests. And the fact that you've only gotten one 5 puts you way below Ivy level. As for HYPM, you have to realize that these are schools that reject straight A students without hesitation if they show any weakness in one area.</p>
<p>What r the rest of your stats? Gpa/sat I/Sat II/ Ec's?</p>
<p>Don't count him out based on AP's; if you don't make a point to let the college know your scores--like write your personal statement about AP tests--the admissions committee will never know your scores, so don't worry about that until you're in and looking for college credit.</p>
<p>Well, you said that you are a great student, assuming you have a high GPA with a tough courseload. High school grades with low standardized test scores, like AP exams, are looked down highly upon because it makes them wonder how difficult and accurate your school grades are</p>
<p>I thought sending your AP score to the colleges that you are applying to is optional... isn't it? or am i just totally wrong??</p>
<p>If you're applying to top colleges and your school is not well know to them (i.e. several kids go each year), low AP scores will hurt. Colleges use them to put in perspective how much you have learned in a class and what your capabilities are. So at a high school with lots of grade inflation and a weak program, you often see kids with A's in everything and poor scores.</p>
<p>im not sure if CB allows you to hide any AP scores</p>
<p>but its also not good for colleges if they see you have taken the course with high grades but they don't have any indication you've done well on the AP exam. The point of standardized tests is to compare kids from different schools</p>
<p>AP scores are used primarily for college placement, not for admission. In fact, I don't think you can send your AP score report to any college other than the one you ultimately attend - after senior year. There is a spot on the application for APs and IBs, but you don't really have to fill it out if you think it will hurt you. However, the college might wonder why you didn't report your scores. I think you should report most of you scores, but leave out a couple of the threes. That way, you will have reported enough that the college won't be too suspicious, especially considering that not everyone taking AP courses takes the AP test.</p>
<p>regarding AP scores; if it's not used for college admissions, then why are there AP scholar awards? If you have the National AP Scholar Award and put it down on your resume, isn't it the same as AP scores being used for college admissions?
CB claims (i think) that AP scores are meant only to be used for placement and not for admissions, yet they are the ones giving out special resume-worthy awards for good AP scores... hypocrisy?</p>