<p>“You can’t really panic with “possible” scores.”</p>
<p>That’s true. However, some colleges, such as Harvard, which the OP is interested in applying to, place a GREATER emphasis on AP’s scores than the SAT/ACT. See: [Guidance</a> Office: Answers From Harvard’s Dean, Part 2 - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/11/harvarddean-part2/]Guidance”>Guidance Office: Answers From Harvard's Dean, Part 2 - The New York Times)</p>
<p>“. . . .our studies consistently demonstrate that standardized tests are helpful in predicting Harvard grades . . .We have found that the best predictors at Harvard are Advanced Placement tests and International Baccalaureate Exams, closely followed by the College Board subject tests. High school grades are next in predictive power, followed by the SAT and ACT. The writing tests of the SAT and ACT have predictive power similar to the subject tests.”</p>