<p>students that take AP classes and don't take the test?</p>
<p>For example: I took AP English Language, but decided not to take the AP test
I will probably be doing this for a couple of other APs also</p>
<p>Would berkeley look down on that? Does is reduce my chances of getting in?</p>
<p>Well, it depends.</p>
<p>Are you a junior? If so, then taking the exam and doing well would be "brownie points." Not taking it... well, it wouldn't necessarily hurt you, but I have a feeling they'd like to see you take it.</p>
<p>If you're a senior, and you put on the application that you're planning to take a certain exam, and you don't, well, that isn't good.</p>
<p>Since AP scores isn't a factor in admissions, I doubt it will have any impact on your admission chances. However, I would AP out of whatever classes I can, because it gives you better registration times and you get to skip weeder classes.</p>
<p>Do AP score credits give you an earlier Telebears time? I don't think so. I'm technically a sophomore with my AP and CC credits, however, my phase dates are around the same time as other freshmen.</p>
<p>It's one of those things that it won't hurt your application, but it can help it if you do take them.</p>
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<p>It is a slight factor in admissions (as in, if you do well, you get brownie points), or else they would not have you report your scores on the application.</p>
<p>I put AP Spanish on my app and I didn't take it and nothing happened.</p>
<p>"Applicants who have not had the opportunity to take Advanced Placement or IBHL courses or who have chosen not to take the examinations for these courses will not be disadvantaged."
Page 11, number 4.
<a href="http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/05/16_houtreport.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2005/05/16_houtreport.pdf</a></p>
<p>But yes, I guess you do get "brownie points" for doing well on them.</p>
<p>^^ it's a comparative disadvantage. If others get brownie points, then you, not having taken the exams, are at a disadvantage, comparatively. You don't get docked if you don't take them, though.</p>
<p>That relieves me a lot because I have around 5 planned APs for second semester senior year which I might not be able to take because I hit some roadblocks this year (like moving back to my country etc)</p>
<p>Well if you have legitimate reasons for not taking the test, I don't see why it would harm you. But in all honesty, I'd say it's better to take it and get a 3 than not take it at all. Just try your best and I'm sure you will be fine. If you get a 5 you can AP out of the R&C requirement.</p>
<p>Also, if you are scared of getting a poor score, Berkeley doesn't factor your score into your college GPA, unlike some other universities.</p>