<p>My AP World History score is a 3, which greatly disappoints me but I can't do anything about it besides weep [and order a MC rescore service]. This was my first AP class. I had one of the few As in my class, and nailed every FRQ with a 5+/7. My multiple choice falters to around an average of 55/70 on the practice tests I've made. I don't believe in this, as my friends have gotten higher scores than me. Time to put what I think I got in perspective:</p>
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<li>I have one of the few As in the class, so I expect to get at least a 4 with some studying and the generous curve</li>
<li>I casually skimmed through 5 Steps to a 5, and multiple official MC tests, gaining great scores</li>
<li>My FRQs are spot on, and MC is at least 50 or higher</li>
<li>I walked out of that exam room confident and with time to spare (I didn't leave early) to look over my FRQs and multiple choice</li>
<li>The teacher has a 90% pass rate of at least a 3, some 4s, and one 5</li>
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<p>I have a few questions to ask:</p>
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<li><p>Should I consider doing an MC Rescore to see if CollegeBoard misgraded the test?<a href="http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/reporting/for-students">http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/reporting/for-students</a></p></li>
<li><p>Does CollegeBoard check for the FRQ (not regrade the FRQ) if I order the aforementioned service?</p></li>
<li><p>There has been some success with this service. What is the chance of getting a higher (or lower) score?</p></li>
<li><p>I understand that 1s and 2s may consider suspicion for missing a part of the test. 3s are pulling at that theory however. Another thing is that when I called CollegeBoard they said that missing a part of the test is an investigation. Do you think that I'm missing part of the test?</p></li>
<li><p>Has anyone had their test regraded without ordering this service? As in CollegeBoard amended their mistakes without students reporting low scores?</p></li>
<li><p>Assuming that the above does not work, should I retake the test in May? The college that I'm after only grants credit for 4s and 5s.</p></li>
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<p>Thanks College Confidential! -AP student in distress..</p>
<p>If it would make you feel better, I would have the test re-scored. I would assume that if they re-score the multiple choice, they’d check the FRQ. It’s hard to give chances on how your score would change, but I find it highly unlikely that it would go down. Likewise, it’s extremely unlikely that part of the test was missing, but I guess it could be possible. College Board wouldn’t fix a grade without a student reporting the low score because otherwise, they wouldn’t have a reason to think the score was a mistake. Unless you’re planning to major in history, I wouldn’t retake the test. Most other majors that require history classes require U.S. history, so I would take that instead. Even if your score is really a 3, that’s still an accomplishment, so good job!</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice on this! It seems degrading to know the truth… I just had to have someone tell me it straight forward.</p>
<p>I also received a 3 on my world history exam although im quite sure I did way better due to prior practice exams and overall the test was pretty easy. I will be requesting a rescore as well hopefully it is a mistake by the College Board</p>
<p>@yoshifan88 @Ceciliareyes I also got a 3 which really saddens me, too. I studied my ass off… And I was doing really well in the class, just like you! I didn’t know they could rescore… But I don’t think I’ll do it… Just gotta accept, I guess. How did all your guys’ friends do? </p>
<p>It might not actually be a mistake, I’m sorry to say. If you look at the distributions:
<a href=“2014 AP Exam Score Distributions”>2014 AP Exam Score Distributions;
It was very nearly impossible to get a five, and the number of 4s was rather scant as well.</p>
<p>A 3 is nothing to be upset about! I would take it as a learning experience and move on. Getting a 3 with a missing section is pretty much impossible. However, you could always rescore if you want to pay the money. Unfortunately I would not expect an improvement. Congratulations on passing the test and doing well in the class, you should be proud of your achievement!</p>
<p>I got a 4, but I got a 5 on just about every practice test my teacher tortured us with. I thought the AP test was shockingly easy.
Is it worth just a random shot that I get a increase from a 4 to a 5?
Is it possible for my score to be lowered? </p>
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A rescore will likely result in no change, but yes, you do run the risk of getting a lower score. </p>
<p>Not worth the the bragging rights then. Most public schools in my state only offer a 3 as undistributed elective credit, which isn’t good as pure old pure credit. </p>
<p>I dunno man</p>
<p>Maybe you just did really bad</p>