<p>A lot of people are disappointed when they see their AP scores, but I think I take the cake here on CC. I got a 1 on biology. Yes, a 1. There are a lot of reasons why this could have happened. It was my teachers first year teaching AP bio, it was MY first year with any AP classes (maybe it wasn't such a great idea to start out with three AP classes without ever having any experience), I was nervous, etc. I'm guessing that it's because I haven't ever really been that great at biology. Anyhow, here's my dilemma.</p>
<p>I got along really well with my biology teacher, she knew about my passion and I did well in the class (I got an A, always participated and tried real hard) so I figured I would ask her for a recommendation. But now I really wouldn't feel right asking for one because of my results. If a student sat in your class for the entire school year and still only got a 1 on the exam, would you write them a good recommendation? Once my teacher finds out my score what if she thinks I didn't comprehend the material at all? I guess I'm just iffy because I'm trying for some really hard schools (UPenn, Georgetown, etc.) and I need a good recommendation but now I'm afraid I won't get one. This only adds on to the stress of deciding whether or not to report the scores (if I don't they're going to know something is up. If I do then the score is just going to make me look incompetent.)</p>
<p>Do you think my teacher will still write me a good recommendation? Or should I find another teacher? I'm also iffy on asking another teacher because I don't get along with a lot of my other teachers. A friend of mine suggested asking my english teacher because I got a 5 on that exam. I would, but I didn't really care for his class and I had the worst work ethic when it came to english. Will the AP score affect how my teacher thinks of me or should I just avoid the issue all together and find another teacher?</p>