<p>self explanatory...How important are AP tests?
I know that a high enough score can count as credit at certain colleges...</p>
<p>Are AP scores included on college applications?
Are there awards/recognitions based on AP scores? (i've heard of AP scholars--what does that entail?)
Are AP tests as important as SAT II's?
What else are AP scores used for?</p>
<p>Thanks for any information.</p>
<p>From what I've heard, AP tests are primarily for credit purposes. I don't think colleges see them when you are applying, but I'm not sure. There are AP Scholar awards for different levels, and a genius 12 or 24 kids every year get the Siemens AP Awards. SAT II's are more important as far as college admissions go.</p>
<p>1) AP Scores can be included on application if you send them in.. They sometimes help if they are good
2) You can get a variety of AP Scholars.. Depending on your scores on AP Exams
3) AP tests test more analysis + information than SAT IIs.. (SAT IIs are easier..)
If a college requires an SAT II, u cannot usually substitute the AP Exam for it..
4) AP Scores aren't used for anything else, unless ur gonna play bingo with them.. lol..</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for the info--it's really helpful.</p>
<p>Anything else to add?</p>
<p>there are several AP scholar awards you can do:</p>
<p>AP Scholar</p>
<p>Granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
AP Scholar with Honor</p>
<p>Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>
<p>Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
AP State Scholar</p>
<p>Granted to the one female and one male student in each U.S. state and the District of Columbia with grades of 3 or higher on the greatest number of exams (at least three exams), and then the highest average grade (at least 3.5) on all AP Exams taken.
National AP Scholar</p>
<p>Granted to students in the United States who receive an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
National AP Scholar (Canada)</p>
<p>Granted to students in Canada who receive an average grade of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Department of Defense for Education Activity (DoDEA) Scholar</p>
<p>Granted to the one male and one female student attending DoDEA schools with the highest average grade on the greatest number of AP Exams. The minimum requirement is a grade of 3 or higher on three exams.
AP International Scholar</p>
<p>Granted to the one male and one female student attending an American international school (that is not a DoDEA school) outside the U.S. and Canada with the highest average grade on the greatest number of AP Exams. The minimum requirement is a grade of 3 or higher on three exams.</p>
<p>does anyone know how many examsw the male Taxas AP State Scholar took last year?</p>
<p>There's a thread on the old site where some of us researched previous winners...perhaps last June or July? I'm not sure now. Must be in the archives, though.</p>
<p>mucho gracias</p>
<p>State AP Scholar.. i assume.. would require something like this:</p>
<p>4.8-5.0 Average
Around 16-35 Exams (basically all APs including both lit and lang of language, w/o studio art)
All 5s, one or two 4s</p>
<p>Very few juniors get it..
Mostly seniors</p>
<p>so it wont help ur college admissions..</p>
<p>so dont worry about that award much..</p>
<p>just get National AP Scholar.. very good award.. i received it.. :)</p>
<p>thanks for the help</p>
<p>The general range for winning State Scholar is about six exams (small state) to 15 exams (middling state) to 20+ exams (California), historically. I would guess the Texas winner to be in the 12-16 range, but it varies from year to year, and since the rules just changed this year on half-year courses, the exact number is even harder to predict.</p>
<p>Winning as a Junior is very rare, but good to get if you can.</p>
<p>AP Exams can also work to somewhat makeup for a low mark on trancript..</p>
<p>Anyone know the approximate average for South Carolina?</p>
<p>i would say its about 15</p>
<p>Just curious is that an off the sleeve estimate? I think that sounds about right but I wasn't sure.</p>
<p>yea pretty much..
they dont publish exact numbers..</p>
<p>i would say the range is 13-17</p>
<p>South Carolina is a big state.. but w/ very bad schools
Very few schools offer AP and IB programs</p>
<p>but the few good schools have very competitive AP programs with students taking many APs..
unlike california with many competitive schools offering APs.. and the competition being so high... the award is given to someone that took around 20</p>
<p>just study for exams and get 5s..
take more if u can handle it..</p>
<p>How many did u take so far??
did u get all 5s?</p>
<p>half-yr exams only count as .5 AP Credit
(Physics E&M, Mech, Microecon, Macroecon, etc.)</p>
<p>I wouldn't get it. I only have 11. I was just curious. And I've got to defend my state. Only a couple schools have IB, but EVERY high school in the state has at least 1 AP class. That is state law.</p>
<p>There Are No State Laws Requiring Schools To Offer A Private Program</p>
<p>maybe school districts.. yes</p>
<p>many schools do choose to take 1 or 2 APs.. without having complete program..
usually a history or math..</p>
<p>i live in NC.. we have a very good AP program while neighbor county doesnt offer AP at all..</p>
<p>although they do have some accelerated class w/ +2 weighting</p>
<p>AP isnt very common in the southern USA as i seen visiting many schools..</p>
<p>State w/ most AP Schools = New York
State w/ most IB Schools = California
State w/ most MYP Schools = Maryland</p>
<p>New york is quite competitive for award.</p>
<p>are u national ap scholar btw?</p>