<p>So I missed the AP exam registration date. Currently I am the 1st on the wait list and I could get lucky if someone doesn't want to take it, but I am not betting on that. I am doing very well in AP Gov (A 1st Tri and an A this current Tri) and I have done very well on the practice exams, so I feel confident that I can get a 4-5 on the AP exam. However, since I might not be taking it anymore, I want to know if getting a 4-5 on the AP Exam is something that colleges will look at (besides just giving credit for it) like they would with GPA or the ACT. Does not taking it hurt me?</p>
<p>No. Virtually every college uses AP class test scores for credit only and not admission purposes. Not to mention, it would hurt kids taking AP classes senior year since you dont get scores back until well after you’ve decided where you’re going. </p>
<p>No. That said, missing the registration date and your below thread do not shine a bright light on time management skills, which will not look good to colleges.</p>
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<p>Haha well that was just one of my many college essay ideas. Good point though. </p>
<p>Most schools do not use AP scores for admission evaluation as you usually just self report the scores. For some schools like Harvard, they will consider AP score as additional subject test scores (after the minimal 2 requirement). In other words, they may have a very small impact if any.</p>
<p>Some colleges use AP tests as subject tests or to corroborate your grades in AP classes -a low grade on an AP test with a high grade in the class will reflect poorly upon your school’s grading system while a high score on the AP test with a low class grade will corroborate the rigor of your school’s grading system. However don’t worry about not taking the test. It won’t really reflect on your application. </p>