<p>If a supplement asks about my AP scores and tests, and I bombed one of them, should I even put it on there? They'll find out later once I'm admitted and getting placed out of classes for my other AP's, but still, should I bother putting the bombed AP test on there, will it tarnish the other 3's and 4's?</p>
<p>I was also curious, and I forgot to mention, if my ACT score is higher than my SAT score, and all my school's accept the ACT in lieu of the SAT's, even though I sent both official score reports to all the schools, should I even put my SAT scores in my common application, I mean, it's a 1910 (710CR, 600M, 600W) vs. a 30 Composite, not a huge difference, but a difference, what should I do?</p>
<p>I don't think it's absolutely necessary to put on the bombed AP test, but I would anyway. They play a very small role in admissions, and it would look a bit odd if they found out about it and saw that you selectively reported scores. As to the SAT and ACT reporting, they're all getting sent to the schools anyway, so why not put both? Again, more of a matter of how odd it would look if they discovered that you seemed to be hiding something than a real issue, but I'd still advise that you report it all.</p>
<p>Here's the thing. When you report those scores, they still ask for an official source to confirm those scores, meaning you must send your AP transcript. The AP transcript has ALL of your AP scores on it. So If you only put down the good ones, they'lle see the bad ones as well. You can only erase grades from your AP transcript if you pay the College Board $15.00 per score per school. If the supplement question is optional, I suggest simply not filling it out. Optional truly means optional.</p>
<p>^ Yeah, but wouldn't the 3's and 4's still increase my chances and outweigh the "1" on a test I shouldn't have even bothered taking? Assuming it's "optional" I mean.</p>
<p>Nope the 1s will hurt you. I suggest simply not filling in the section.</p>
<p>I would not put the AP' s on, they should only be put on if they help as they are not required. My S did not send his SAT scores, they were 1340 but used his 32 ACT score instead which was more in line with his PSATs and GPA. He did very well in his number of selective acceptances as a result. For Rice where he had to send his SAT as they did not use the ACT in place of SAT IIs he was waitlisted. I don't think he would have done as well if he had sent his SATs scores, even though colleges state they will only look at the highest. I do believe everything they see influences their decision.</p>