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AP scores are available and if you are wondering how this may impact your admission to college...consider these as opportunities to demonstrate academic achievement and future potential.
Your admissions package will include some, if not all, of the following:
Unweighted GPA and perhaps class standing
Rigor of course load throughout high school
AP Scores (and courses taken)
Standardized test scores (PSAT for early applications, ACT & SAT)
Extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs, service)
Personal essays and statements (necessary for Honors colleges)
Letters of Recommendation
The whole person...
Generally speaking, AP scores are an indicator of future academic success. Earning a 4" or a "5" demonstrates the ability to succeed at college-level work. Bonus: take classes that fill criteria for your intended major.
In line with demonstrating ability, AP scores are indicative of personal strengths as well as interests. Consider self-submitting AP scores to highlight your program/discipline interest. For example, if you are interested in pursuing medical school after your Bachelor's degree, earning high scores in Biology and Chemistry during high school as evidence of long-term planning and interest.
Many schools will consider AP scores in place of a standardized test score. Using standardized test scores as a measure for academic ability and potential has been scrutinized in recent years and with the onset of AI "scoring" these exams, schools are adjusting. AP courses demonstrate a "real world" learning experience and validate a student's aptitude.
Stay tuned for more this week on AP scores and how they may or may not be accepted at the college's you are investigating!
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