<p>I'm in the process of doing my college apps but I've come across a dilemma. I want to apply to the higher tier colleges but I have terrible AP scores. I have a 4 and three 3s. Everything else should be alright but I'm just freaking out about my APs. I guess my questions are: How important are AP scores for college admissions? And what would hurt me more, to not self report any of my scores or to put down the terrible scores?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for your time CCers.</p>
<p>AP scores play a shockingly small role in the admissions process. So, having 3 3’s and a 4 will not hurt you in any way. Therefore, I suggest you include them. It is better to show you that took the initiative in taking the test than to show nothing. Also, 3’s are NOT terrible in any sense. On the AP scoring rubric, a 3 is considered “Qualified” in regards to the class.</p>
<p>Best regards,
<p>They do not look at AP scores that is why they accept self-reported scores and you send the score report so you can get credit after admission.</p>
<p>We asked this question of my son’s college counselor and she agreed with the previous poster. Better to include them. He had excellent stats all around but pretty bad AP scores (one 4, one 2 and the rest 3’s). He had a 33 ACT but just did terrible on college board tests.</p>
<p>I can’t say if it impacted him at the schools he didn’t get accepted to but he is attending WashU in the fall and was also accepted to William and Mary, UF with honors invite and Boston U and Northeastern with Presidential Scholarships. He didn’t apply to the Ivies though.</p>
<p>However, if you don’t include them, they are bound to wonder why you didn’t.</p>
<p>Good Luck.</p>
<p>So a even a 3 would not be shattering to an ivy league?</p>