What if you have 2 AP Exams on the same day?

What do I do if 2 of my Exams are scheduled for the same time? Students who are taking 2 Exams scheduled for the same time will take one of the exams on a make-up day (scheduled by AP). College Board determines the exam schedule and exams can only be taken on the dates determined by College Board.

Should I retake an AP exam if I got a 2?

You should only retake the AP exam if external factors impacted your test performance the first time AND you're near-positive that the extra effort will pay off in college credit. There's really no other reason to retake an AP exam. They have a marginal impact in college admissions.

Should I report my AP score if I got a 2?

Sending your AP exam score to colleges is optional.

If your exam score is eligible for credit, self-report it on the college application and send the official report through the CollegeBoard. Never report or send an exam score of a 1 or 2. They are not considered “passing” scores.

Will colleges accept a 2 on AP exam?

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This score is usually not accepted by colleges unless there are extenuating circumstances. A 2 means that you may have studied hard and prepared; however, something may have gone amiss while taking your exam. Perhaps you did not truly understand the material or did not utilize it properly.

What happens if you are sick on AP exam day?

In case of such an emergency, please contact your AP^® Coordinator at your school IMMEDIATELY. A doctor's note will be required. IMMEDIATE contact – if ill on the day of the scheduled exam – is crucial due to the deadlines involved in ordering make up materials.

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Is it OK to miss an AP exam?

If something unexpected happens that prevents you from taking the AP Exam on the date you were scheduled for or you want to take exams that are scheduled for the same time slot, you can talk to your AP coordinator about taking an exam on a later date.

Do you have to pay if you miss an AP exam?

Unused/canceled exam fee

The $40 fee applies to any unused or canceled exam, including an exam ordered for a student who qualifies for a College Board fee reduction. It's important to tell your AP coordinator if you decide not to take an exam. This fee doesn't apply if you transfer out of a school.

How will a 2 on an AP exam affect me?

Generally speaking, a 2 is not a good AP score, as it is not considered a passing score by the College Board. If you get a 2 on your AP exam, it might be better not to submit that score to the colleges you're applying to. You want to include only the most impressive parts about you on your application.

Is a 3 on an AP exam passing?

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Students can score a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam, and a 3 is considered passing. Post-secondary institutions that offer college credit for AP Exam scores typically begin offering credit to students with a score of 3 or higher.

Do colleges see if you retake an AP exam?

However, make sure to retake an AP exam only if it is important and you are sure about improving your score. Once you retake the test, you can also choose to withhold or cancel your lower score. This way, it will not show up on your record for college application.

Should I report an AP score of 2 to UC?

Although the College Board reports all AP test results to us, students should be aware AP test scores lower than 3 will not adversely affect their chances for admission.

Should I report a 4 on an AP exam to Ivy League?

I'd recommend you include your AP score of 4 on your application, especially if it's in a subject area related to your intended major or area of interest.

Does it look bad if you don't take an AP test?

Although there are no consequences from skipping the exam, you might be missing out on some opportunities. The first and most obvious advantage is the college credit. Although many colleges are highly selective about AP results, or don't accept them at all, some still will give you credit.

Is it worth retaking AP Exams?

A strong AP exam score certainly won't hurt, but ultimately the main thing the exam itself helps with is receiving college credit. Your overall performance in the class is more important, so if you are on track to get a good grade, retaking the exam may not be worth the energy.

Is a 70% a 5 on the AP exam?

As a general guide, though, you can consider roughly more than 70% correct as being in the 5 range, 50-69% for a score of 4, 40-49% for a score of 3, 30-39% for a 2, and below 30% would likely be a 1.

Is a 50% on AP exam a 3?

A 50% is considered a 3 or passing. This is when your AP credit is considered in colleges for being qualified, well qualified or extremely well qualified.

Can you get a 0 on an AP exam?

To clarify, it's quite rare and quite difficult to get a score of 0 on an AP exam. Typically, scores range from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest possible score that indicates the student likely wasn't prepared for the level of the content on the exam.

Are AP tests curved?

AP Exams are never scored on a curve, and this year is no different.

Does a 4 on an AP exam look bad?

A 4 or a 5 is the AP score that will most likely earn you college AP credit. Of course, no matter how you do on the AP test, you still get a grade for that AP class from your high school. Good grades in AP courses always look good on your transcript!

What AP score do colleges accept?

Colleges are generally looking for a 4 (“well-qualified”) or 5 (“extremely qualified”) on the AP exam, but some may grant credit for a 3 (“qualified”).

Can you leave an AP exam blank?

The first part of any AP exam is multiple-choice; this section is based only on the number of questions answered correctly. You won't receive or lose points for incorrect answers or unanswered questions. Questions left intentionally blank will not hurt you.

Are AP late exams harder?

It's totally understandable to be a bit anxious about taking exams during a different schedule than most of your peers. I want to assure you that the difficulty level of late AP exams is meant to be consistent with the regular ones.

What happens if you leave an AP exam blank?

You will not be penalized if you don't answer a question; however, you are awarded points for each correct answer, so your score could improve if you make a guess that is correct.

Is it better to skip an AP exam or fail it?

Passing an AP exam has many benefits: you may receive college credit, it may help you win an AP Scholars award, and it may add to a larger picture of your academic success that can help you get into colleges. Failing an AP exam won't grant you these advantages, but doesn't carry any additional weight beyond that.

Is it a big deal if you fail an AP exam?

If you fail an AP exam, you will not receive college credit for that course. The good news is that a failed exam does not affect your GPA. In addition, you can retake the AP exam the next year.