hey everyone,
I’m applying SCEA to Princeton. How is it seen if an applicant does not include AP scores in his or her application? I have 2 5s, a 4, and a 3. I’ve gotten As in each of those classes. Right now, I have only included National AP Scholar with Honor but have not listed scores in the testing section.
Thanks
psywar
October 30, 2016, 1:59am
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@college61728
with the scores you listed, you are an “AP Scholar with Honor” not a “National AP Scholar”, see: https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/ap-awards/ap-scholar-awards you might want to correct that before you submit your application.
gibby
October 30, 2016, 11:21am
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Reposting from a previous post of mine
If your AP classes will appear on your transcript, colleges expect you to have taken the corresponding AP test, as it’s the culmination of an AP class. If you don’t self-report your AP test results, Admissions may assume one of three things:
(a) You couldn’t afford to take the AP tests
While the first explanation is acceptable and can be easily verified if you apply for a fee-waiver for a college’s applications fee, the other two are not.
So, my recommendation is to always self-report all your AP test scores and let the chips fall where they may, as you don’t want colleges to think you are a slacker or that you scored a 1.
A grade of 3 means you are qualified, and 4 means you are well qualified – both of which are fine. See: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores
5 = extremely well qualified
If you fail to report the scores – and label yourself as an AP Scholar with Honor – it appears as though you are hiding something . . . .and well, you are. That’s a misrepresentation by omission. And, IMHO, it doesn’t speak well to your integrity and honesty, and doesn’t exemplify the kind of student the ivies are looking for. My advice is to submit all your AP scores. If you are rejected, it will not be because of your AP tests.
So, I would report all your scores!
Our CC’s advice was to report only 4s and 5s. IT is not unusual for students to take the class but not the exam. With that said, if you are reporting an award/status from the college board that reveals you took the test, you’re probably better off reporting a 3 than having them wonder if it was lower.