Can you get an A in an AP class?

The answer that most colleges will give you is that it’s better to get an A in the Honors/AP class. And most highly-selective schools will expect that you do. But many colleges would rather see a B in an Honors or AP course than a higher grade in a regular college prep course.

Does an A in an AP class count as a 5?

Unlike a traditional 4.0 scale, AP courses are graded on a weighted scale that goes up to 5.0. On a traditional scale, a 4.0 is an A, 3.0 a B and so on. On the AP weighted grading scale, a 5.0 is an A, 4.0 a B and so on.

What is failing for an AP class?

What happens if you fail an AP class? The immediate consequences of failing an AP class are the same ones that will incur if you fail any other class. If the class was an elective course such as AP Art or AP Music Theory and was not required for graduation, then you can choose not to retake the class.

How much is an A+ in an AP class worth?

All you have to do it look at the unweighted scale and add . 5 for any class taken at the intermediate level, and 1.0 for each class taken at the AP® or honors level….Here’s how to calculate your weighted GPA.

Letter Grade	Unweighted GPA
A+	4.0
A	4.0
A-	3.7
B+	3.3

What GPA is an A+ in an AP class?

5.0
What Is a Weighted GPA?

Letter Grade	Percentage	AP/IB GPA
A+	97-100	5.0
A	93-96	5.0
A-	90-92	4.7
B+	87-89	4.3

What if I get a 5 on my AP Exam?

AP® Score of 5 Getting a 5 means that you have agonized over this exam, studying and working over all else. Your essays were top notch and even though you may have missed a few multiple choice questions, you still represented that you know the material covered in your AP® course.

What does a 5 mean on an AP test?

an AP score of 5 is equivalent to the average score among college students earning grades of A in the college course [of the same subject]… AP Exam scores of 4 are equivalent to college grades of A-, B+, and B. AP exam scores of 3 are equivalent to college grades of B-, C+, and C.” (CollegeBoard)

What grade is a 5 on the AP exam?

AP Exam Scores

AP Exam Score	Recommendation	College Course Grade Equivalent
5	Extremely well qualified	A+ or A
4	Very well qualified	A-, B+ or B
3	Qualified	B-, C+ or C
2	Possibly qualified

Does MIT give credit for AP classes?

College Board Advanced Placement Examinations MIT grants credit for a score of 5 on some College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams. It does not grant credit for secondary school courses teaching AP curricula, or partial credit for lower scores. If you take an AP exam more than once, only your higher score will be counted.

Where can I find scoring guidelines for the AP Computer Science exam?

For more information, download the AP Computer Science A Course and Exam Description (CED). Scoring guidelines for each of the sample free-response questions in the CED are also available. The Java Quick Reference (.pdf/358KB) lists the accessible methods from the Java library that may be included on the exam.

What is a 5 on the AP Capstone exam?

A score of 5 on all AP exams listed in the College Board’s categories of Arts, English, History & Social Sciences, and World Languages & Cultures earn 9 units each of unrestricted elective credit. A score of 5 on both of the Capstone exams – AP Seminar and AP Research, earns a total of 9 units of unrestricted elective credit.

Can I take the ASE with a 5 on the AP exam?

Students who receive a 5 on the Calculus BC AP exam, or a 5 on the Calculus AB exam or the AB subpart of the BC exam, or pass the first half of the 18.01 ASE will be able to take 18.01A. This policy applies to all students entering MIT this fall, regardless of their original admission year or when they took their Calculus AP exams.