Can you choose not to send AP scores?

You can request that the AP Program withhold one or more AP Exam scores from any college or scholarship program that you chose as a score recipient. The score will be withheld from any future score reports sent to that college or scholarship program.

Do colleges care if I don’t take an AP exam?

AP scores have very, very little impact on college admissions, especially if the exam has nothing to do with your major. If you don’t report, they probably won’t really notice. They can’t assume you failed, as maybe you never took the exam in the first place. They care more about your grade in the class.

Is it bad if I take no AP classes?

What is this? So even if your school doesn’t offer any advanced courses, you are not disqualified. As long as you are taking the hardest classes and maintaining good grades in your classes, you are taking the most rigorous course load possible.

Can I take the AP® History exam before graduation?

Many colleges require students to fulfill a history credit before they graduate. However, if you take the AP ® U.S. History Exam and attain a certain score, you can qualify for credit toward that requirement. The test covers all of U.S. History from 1491 to present day with a focus on seven broader themes.

Do Colleges give credit for AP scores?

Many colleges offer credit for AP scores. Suppose you earn a 4 on your AP Biology Exam, and your college grants you 8 credits for that score. That means you walk into your college with 8 credits under your belt—before you even take your first class there.

Will not taking an AP exam affect my college admissions application?

There is no way to tell how a particular college admissions committee will interpret not taking an exam, whether this will help or hurt your application, and whether they can interpret one student not taking an AP exam differently from another student not taking the same AP exam.

Should students with C’s be allowed to take AP classes?

Students earning C’s should only be allowed on a conditional basis. Keep in mind, however, that by not taking the AP exam, you are not receiving any type of credit or recognition from The College Board for taking the class, only high school transcript recognition if your high school doesn’t revoke the AP designation.