<p>Do AP scores have a significant impact for Cornell admissions decisions? In other words, does it really matter if you send them or not (for application purposes rather than for placement/credit). I would think the SAT Subject Tests make a much larger impact.</p>
<p>SAT Subject Test scores actually impact admissions. AP scores don’t really. However, how many AP classes you took DOES affect admissions, as do your grades in these classes.</p>
<p>With admissions SAT II’s are a little more significant. However after you are admitted getting a 4 or a 5 on AP’s proves to be of some use when you want get credit for or exempt from certain classes.</p>
<p>On the application you usually self report your AP scores instead of spending the money to send them.</p>
<p>If you want to get credit for any AP scores, you have to send them anyways.</p>
<p>Ok, thanks for the info (Wasn’t really planning on studying for APUSH this friday, so this is nice to hear. I have an A in the class though so even without studying I should get a 4 atleast.). Probably will study for Bio though since I’ll actually have time.</p>
<p>The use of AP scores in admissions decisions will vary. I had a GPA of 3.0 but 5s on all my APs, which said something about the rigor of my high school. I would imagine that a 4.0 student wouldn’t benefit as much from a couple of 5s on his APs. In any case, it’s sufficient to self-report your scores and to leave their usage in the admissions process to Cornell’s discretion.</p>