the importance of ap scores

[tom927]

<p>how important are ap scores when you are applying for colleges?</p>

[absent]

<p>I have never seen a definitive answer about this, and that’s because it seems to vary from school to school, and therefore no such answer can probably be given. Generally the two opinions on the matter, though, are as follows:</p>

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@naderboy2002

AP’s are viewed as means of giving credit to you for college as in units. They do not impact your chances of getting in or not getting in to the school. You do not have to take any AP tests if you do not want to, just do well in the class.

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<p>And on the flip slide:</p>

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@tux08902

I actually e-mailed Dartmouth’s admissions office about this. They responded that AP test scores, like SAT II test scores, serve as a way for them to judge the toughness of your school. They also said that good AP scores can only look good on your profile and show mastery of the subjects.

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<p>Bottom line: get all fives, no worries. :)</p>

<p>And for further reading:</p>

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