Do I need to send AP scores if I report them on common app?

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>Its EXTREMELY expensive to send AP scores, especially for low income students. I was wondering, do I have to send them officially for it to count for admissions or is it just okay if I only report it on Common App?</p>

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<p>Yes if you want them seriously considered for your admission</p>

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<p>Why wouldn’t they seriously consider self-reported scores? My real scores will eventually get there if I choose to attend, and so if there are discrepancies, couldnt they just rescind my application? It would be nice if you told me where you received the information (hopefully admissions officer or official website). </p>

<p>Also, I am considering to take 5 AP (including two self studied) tests this year, should I report as “expecting to take” or just not put them at all, as it says to put in all tests I have taken and expect to take.</p>

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<p>Some schools might just use the self report for admission purposes and then ask for the official scores after being admitted, while some schools might need it in order for your application to be complete.</p>

<p>You can either wait to get an email saying that they are missing official AP score reports OR (and this probably a better idea) send an email to admissions yourself after you submit everything, asking if they received everything for your application. If they say yes, then you don’t need to send anything. If they say that they need the official AP score report, you’ll just have to send it. Plus, it looks good when you inquire about your application because the school sees that you’re really interested.</p>

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<p>There are only a very few schools where an official AP score report makes a difference in admissions. Self reporting is the standard nearly everywhere.</p>

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<p>Niceday is correct. The overwhelming majority of schools do not require you to send AP scores.</p>

<p>Self-report them if you want (or don’t, if you prefer not to) . . . and if and when you are admitted, then send the scores if, and only if, the school will give you advanced placement credit for them. They’ll need the official scores if you want college credit, but they don’t need them for admissions.</p>