<p>I honestly thought I would've done better on my AP exams this year, but it seems like I bit off a bit more than I could chew.
Chemistry: 3
Spanish: 3
Physics C: Mechanics: 2 (lol)
Chinese: 5
USH: 5
BC/AB: 5
So given those probably less than ideal scores and my desire to apply to an Ivy League school ED in a couple months, should I report only the 5s as I've heard that Ivy Leagues tend to look down upon anything below a 4? Would it seem as if I didn't do well on the other exams if colleges see that I've taken the course but did not report an exam score? And how would these scores affect my chances of getting in? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>My friend who got into UPenn said that reporting is better than not (if you took the class). Something about how they see that you took the class but didn’t take the test. But UPenn is lower ivy sooo… not much help? lol</p>
<p>When a high school transcript lists an AP class, but the student does not self-report the AP exam on the Common App, selective college admissions will assume one of two things: (A) You didn’t take the test, or (B) You took the test and scored badly. Neither of those options speak highly about your course rigor or academic drive, so if the course is on your transcript, you’re better off self-reporting all your AP’s and letting the chips fall where they may.</p>
<p>A Yale admissions officer once told me to report all of my AP scores, even the less desirable ones. She said that when she sees that an applicant took an AP class but doesn’t see a scores for that AP test, she assumes that s/he got a 1 on that test. By not reporting your scores, you’re giving the admissions officer an opportunity to expect the worst, which is never a good idea. That’s why I think you should list all your scores (don’t forget, they’re all better than 1s).</p>
<p>I would NOT report chemistry and physics. Come on! How can that help. On the other hand a 3 in spanish could place out of a language requirements. And you have a lot of 5s so focus on the positive. A 5 in BC Calc. Great job!</p>
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^^ By reporting the 3 in Chemistry and the 2 in Physics, the OP would preemptively stop the college from assuming he got a 1 on either test or that he didn’t take the tests following his AP classes because he was too lazy and just didn’t care enough. </p>
<p>Your scores are not that bad and you surely would show any school that your academic rigor was quite strong. Better to see a student who truly does challenge him/herself than someone who only takes one AP class to make sure they can score well. </p>
<p>You took 6 AP courses junior year? And these included Math BC, Physic C and Chemistry? If so that’s an unrealistic course load. Colleges, even the most selective, don’t expect that anyone does that. It’s not a surprise that your scores are mixed. I would report the 5s and the Spanish. There are enough scores for one year that no one would think that you didn’t work hard. If they draw the conclusion that you didn’t take “all” the possible tests so be it.</p>
<p>First of all, thanks to all of you for the responses! Here is the last question that I have, so if you could help me answer it, that’d be great! For all the exams listed above, I got As in all of their respective courses (exception of B in physics). Would that be an indicator of heavy grade inflation at my school (I didn’t really study for the tests other than the night before, with the exception of chemistry, so I guess it’s my fault)? And if I do send my 3s, should I also send my 2 on Physics, since I would’ve already sent 5 exams, or do colleges expect every exam for every AP course taken.</p>
<p>Sure it would indicate it. But keep in mind, an admissions officer reads an application in around 13 minutes. That’s not enough time for her/him to look too much into it. And a lot of high schools have grade inflation; it won’t be a deal breaker.</p>