Importance of AP Tests in College Admissions

<p>Recently, many of my school's AP tests were canceled by the ETS due to administrative failure to simply read the instructions. According to the letter we received, we did satisfy the minimum proctor ratio and our seating arrangements were not sufficient to CollegeBoard's standards. Luckily, I only took 2 AP tests, only 1 of which was canceled.</p>

<p>However, my main concern is now our school has been given a chance to retake the tests in mid-August. Unfortunately, I doubt I have retained much of the information and I have a camp scheduled for that week as well. So I ask, if I decide to not take the AP US History test, will colleges frown upon my decision?</p>

<p>It's your choice. You should take the test if you want the college credit or advanced placement, and you shouldn't if you don't. It doesn't seem like you have much of a reason to not take the test.</p>

<p>Do you live in Cali? I heard one school their had 300 students' scores canceled due to the testing environment. I suggest taking the test for the heck of it. Colleges understand that its the summer and your memory of APUSH course will fade so i think they'll be lenient.</p>

<p>Yes I do and that school you speak of is mine. Everyone is pretty bothered by it. Some kids had 4-5 tests canceled. Luckily I only had 2 AP tests and AP Spanish Language wasn't canceled because of the small number of students who took it.</p>