<p>I just noticed that as a transfer on the common application, we have to self-report AP scores. I was wondering if they will also require an official score report from the college board, or if they'll take our word for it until we want to receive the credits after admission?</p>
<p>After admission just like for freshman applicants.</p>
<p>What if we only want to use the scores for admission standards and not to bypass taking the classes?</p>
<p>I'm applying to Duke and even though I got a 5 on both the micro/macro economics tests, I don't want to bypass those classes. I'd rather take them at Duke, get A's, and increase my GPA rather than having to take upper division econ classes right off the bat. My econ is rusty anyways. </p>
<p>Are we going to be required to send the scores, like for verification purposes? If so, I don't want to report them in case they decide to place me in higher classes.</p>
<p>Sorry, deception tactics are not my area of expertise.</p>
<p>Sorry, misinterpreting other's intentions and making un-funny, sarcastic statements aren't mine.</p>
<p>No one is trying to deceive adcoms or anyone else. All I'm asking is if colleges will require an official score report of EACH AP test we report. If this is the case, I will leave a few out, because I do NOT WANT THE CREDITS for them.</p>
<p>Next time, try not to be so accusatory or bold in your accusations of dishonesty.</p>
<p>For all schools I am familiar with, you only need to send official score reports if you want credit/Advanced Standing based on those scores.</p>
<p>Many schools want you to "repeat" courses, even if you took and scored well on the AP, especially if it is in or important to your major field. There is substantial variability out there in the quality of AP courses and substantial question at some colleges/Universities about whether they provide adequate foundation.</p>
<p>Personally, I would always like to see students challenge themselves in hs and in college. But, often there is plenty of challenge in college, especially in some majors, and I have known students opt to take easier courses than they "qualify" for (eg, in a foreign language or math or whatever), in order to give their course schedule and homework/study load some kind of livable balance.</p>
<p>That's okay and sometimes wise.</p>
<p>When my daughter transferred, the new school accepted the AP scores listed on the transcript of the first college. It was a pleasant surprise that we didn't have to order (and pay) for a score report.</p>
<p>ThatMom, now that I think of it, I think S's new school accepted a copy of a report we had in his file at home and/or the credit he had received at School #1. I don't think we had to have it sent from CB. I might remember wrong.</p>