Good AP Stats class grade, Poor AP Score

Test Preparation AP Mathematics & Computer Science
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Just looking for an opinion; I did well in Stats this past school year and ended with a 97 overall average, but unfortunately got a 3 on the AP. I was pretty devastated because I am a math-minded person and have a 99 in pre-calc, and want to pursue a math course in college. I also got a 5 on US and a 5 on AP Lang (which was TOTALLY unexpected because I tend to do poorly on the critical reading passages).

Basically what I’m asking is if I report all three scores, will colleges think there is a grade inflation? Stats was by no means a walk in the park, and I put in a lot of effort and time into the class, and I hate that these grades could suggest otherwise.

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According to the College Board, a 3 is qualified.

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Yes, a 3 may seem a little fishy, but honestly you could have just had a bad day and dropped from a usual 4. You should be fine with a 3, it certainly isn’t a 1 or 2.