Is it bad if I fail the AP World History exam?

Basically, nothing happens if you fail an AP exam. Whether you get a passing or failing AP exam grade, you can still go to college. Colleges do not take a look at the AP exam as the only a criterion for accepting or rejecting a student.

Can I retake an AP exam if I fail?

AP Exams are only given once a year, but you may repeat an exam in a subsequent year. If you do, both scores will be reported unless you request that one be withheld or canceled.

What happens if I don’t take my AP exam in high school?

The College Board has designated late testing dates for AP exams. If you can’t take it the first go-round, you’ll take it on that test’s designated make-up day. This is so that students who take late AP exams won’t be able to get any information on the exam content from their classmates.

Does failing AP exam look bad?

There is no pass or fail when it comes to the AP exam, one can score a minimum of 1 mark even if he/she does not answer any questions. A score between 1 to 3 can also influence the selection process.

How does the IB program differ from AP classes?

By requiring students seeking an IB diploma to write an extended research essay, take a class about theories of knowledge, and including more writing on the exams, the IB program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and writing in the way AP classes simply don’t have time for.

What happens if you don’t pass the AP test?

As we’ve discussed in the past, the ultimate goal of taking an AP class is to pass the AP test at the end of the year —if you don’t, you’ve basically wasted the $92 you spent on the exam. So it’s a problem if most of the AP growth in recent years comes from failed exams.

Why do AP classes fail so many students?

The AP Program is growing too fast for all the new programs to be supported, especially at low-income schools, leading to more failed tests than anything else. As we’ve discussed in the past, the ultimate goal of taking an AP class is to pass the AP test at the end of the year —if you don’t, you’ve basically wasted the $92 you spent on the exam.

Are the AP and IB credentials worth it?

The AP and IB credentials immediately convey credibility. The standard is well-known and understood. Other things being equal, the college knows that a candidate with success in the AP or IB is ready for tertiary level work. The payoff for the student is exemption for many entry level courses.