<p>A lot to consider here. The leaving the one score off option sounds good. I personally have no ethical issue with this, since it is the school district and not the CB or the colleges that require taking the test. The personal enjoyment angle is very compelling. D1 took an Art History course from the same instructor. That class had a lot of studio art-type projects, and D1 enjoyed the entire class. </p>
<p>I’m fascinated with the range in level that other posters mention with their own high school’s Studio Art programs. </p>
<p>It is still early days, but I suspect that D1 will be best served by reporting her AP scores. Her school has a few teachers who grade with deflationary glee. </p>
<p>One aspect I was mulling was the AP Scholar awards. These are often only seen following senior year since many students don’t have sufficient AP coursework to qualify. D1 may qualify for “with distinction” by the end of her junior year, in time to include it on her applications. Receiving a 1 on Studio Art would give her a little less wriggle room for that designation. </p>
<p>Of course, maybe I am just overthinking this. I should really just immerse myself in fantasy baseball or March Madness, instead.</p>