Do I have to take the AP tests that I said I would Plan to take on my college apps?

Applying to College
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Since I put on my college apps that I PLAN to take Physics 1,2, C Mechanism, & C E.M., would I be required to take those exams?? I am thinking about just taking Physics C Mechanism ONLY because:

  1. Physics 1 and 2 don’t waiver any classes and I would be taking physics again in college so I dont see the point in spending 188 dollars to take them.
  2. I dont think Im taking Physics C E.M. since I honestly dont think I can pass it lol.

I am taking physics right now at school and I am applying as an engineering major. I think I have gotten UC Santa Barbara so far and some Cal States if that helps with answering.

2

No one here can say with the certainty that the schools you’re accepted to can say.

Personally, I doubt that would be a reason to withdraw an offer of admission, but the only way to know for sure is to ask each college that accepts you.

Good luck to you!

3

You need to notify each of your schools about the change in your plans. I doubt it will make a difference in admissions results.

4

Your first mistake was listing on your application that you were planning to take all 4 physics exams. That is just a waste of money, as few colleges will give credit for all 4.

While I have heard UCs say that they expect applicants to take all tests as listed, I have never heard of an instance where an acceptance was rescinded as a result. Personally, unless you think there is no way you would get a 3 on E&M, I’d still take it. But I would forgo the 1&2 exams totally.