<p>This year I'm in AP English Language (as well as some others, but this is the only AP test I'm concerned about passing) and I do really poorly on our AP in class essays and multiple choice. I got an A in the class (last trimester, and will probably get an A again), but I really don't know if I will pass the test. So, which is better? To take the test and possibly fail it? Or to not take the test?</p>
<p>Same dilemma here, but I am self-studying…</p>
<p>But I already signed up for the exam, so I am screwed…</p>
<p>you should attempt to pass</p>
<p>you always have the chance to cancel your score if you feel that you fail, but you have to cancel before June 15.</p>
<p>Take the test, and if you feel you’re going to fail, then just ask for your scores to be cancelled.</p>
<p>You should ask your teacher, too. He or she may be able to give you better suggestions.</p>
<p>If you are a good writer and critical reader, you should be able to do well on this test. It is really more of a skills test than a test based on a set curriculum. It would probably help to calm your nerves if you got a prep book and did some practice, but realistically these skills should already be there. This is not a test that you can really prepare for other than familiarizing yourself with the format of the exam.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies! I will try to do some practice on my own. If I do somehow get a 2 or 3 though… would that severely hurt my chances at getting into college?</p>
<p>not really. SAT and Grades are the strongest factors of getting into college. Besides, from CC, I remember a person accepted to Harvard and he has one or two 2’s on the AP exams.</p>