Does a high school student's performance on an AP exam hurt his/her chances of college admission? What happens
472944
Colleges will barely look at AP scores.  Don't worry if you bombed one of them, especially if it's one that had nothing to do with your intended major.\n\nYour GPA, SAT, activities, application are the main things that they look at.
467781
I took  both AP and honors  classes all through school  and no it  dosent help at all.  The  work in college is easier but its the challege of mangeing your life ooutside of the classroom  and  the sheer volume of course work you have to do in college that makes it so hard.  The only thing that really helps is  good time mangment skills.
470894
most colleges look at all your years...including senior year...but for GPA they usually look at 10th and 11th some are starting to look at 9th...they also compare you to other students at your school... many colleges take into account also how you spent your summer...like did you have a job, volunteer, take classes. They do look at community service!! I think but am not sure about the getting a B in an AP over A in regular class but i do know that they think it is better that you know your self...meaning that you don't go around taking APs left and right and then getting D's or even F in them. Playing a sport always helps...as does any extracurricular activity......
309091
As far as I know, it's graded on a curve, so the average is 3.  So that's how people do in general.\n\nAs for studying for it: I got one of those AP prep books, did a couple of the pratice tests, studied the things I got wrong, and got a 5 on the exam.
389964
It makes no difference, score from each taking are separate.\n\nWhen I was teaching in China a lot of my students had taken tests before and gotten low scores. After my classes they took tests again and their higher scores meant they got into Universities in other countries.\n\nBUT, if you have taken the test before and got a high score you will lose it by taking the test again, it is only the last score that counts.
264640
The AP US history exam is a tough exam, that challenges your skills in multiple ways.  To perform well on the AP US History Exam, one must have been working and studying consistently since the start of the class.  Every subject area will be covered, so one must sufficiently cover all the material.  The test is long and the amount of time given to complete the exam is short, thus do not attempt to complete all of the test, but do what you do well.  You will get a higher score by doing fewer problems with great quality, than a larger number of problems poorly.  Also, do not cram before the test.  This will only confuse you and cause greater anxiety.  Relax, study and it will be fine.
381160
What do you have to be worried about, it's just a standerdized test.  It doesn't count towards your grade or anything.  I get straight A's in school, but I never worry about tests like that because my grade is not affected by them.
128472
Be sure to start paying attention very well in class as well as completing the homework if you haven't already. Ask some people who completed the course(s) before you so you can know what to expect on the test. I'm nervous about my AP World History exam, but I was assured by the juniors that it's not big deal and that their scores were high. So I'm not as nervous. Good Luck!
313172
Well, AP courses, while given in high school, are at college level. Your record certainly impresses me.
480496
I concur. Also with the ACT, but I'm starting to believe more in it now since I got a very high score, higher than what my grades would put me as, showing I am unmotivated :D I got suckered into an AP exam and I guess it's okay if you want to pay 80$ and die slowly yet surely when the questions keep coming and coming... I liked the SAT, though, because it was based more on grammar and literature, though I don't know a use for it.
423045
It isn't just about the test score.  Colleges look at you as a  whole person.  what clubs, hobbies, how challenging your high school program was, etc.  They also look for diversity in their incoming class, not just racial, but gender, and geographical.
305070
umm did i just help u cheat on this test by giving u the answers? if i did, just pretend my answers were guesses. and no nobody cares about anything except SAT / ACT for college. if u do well, ur school will probably put u in advanced classes
200113
AP classes are a great opportunity for college-bound high school kids.  It takes material at a faster and more intense pace (like college) and at the end, most places provide testing that you can get college credit for.  That way, once you actually to college, you'll already have college credit earned and you will have tested out of western civ, biology, or whatever you decided to take in high school.  It is an awesome way to get a head start and get a feel for freshman level college courses all at once!
628215
that really depends on your personal situation.  it would help if you had any idea how you almost got a b.  im a straight a student and id say its because i always do my homework, study more than i think i have to, and i happen to test well.  whats most important depends on how your teacher grades.  sometimes homework has the greatest effect on your grade, sometimes tests.  participating in class is always an extra bonus if your teacher grades subjectively and not as point-based.  dont worry if you get a b though!!  Some classes and teachers are just way harder than others.  If theres a particular class thats concerning you, ask your teacher directly about it.  keep up the work and good luck!
382609
The one thing they look closely at is your academic achievements. If your grade aren't so good, then they will figure that your chance of doing well aren't so good either, and you will wind up with a rejection slip.The ACT, or SAT score will be the the other deciding factor, if you get into a certain college. Even the state universities, which use to accept all state resident, even those with poor academic preparation for college, are not raising the standards for admission, and also the standards for staying in.
1122854
High school does not matter as much as people say it does. One D will not make you look bad, but you may have to take the equivalent class in college once again because D is not a passing grade to most colleges. Just make sure you do your best next time, and if you have only one D then I'm sure they'll overlook it to see the rest of your great grades.
469107
Its not, unless your going for top 10% or honor student so you have a better chance at scholarships.  If you just want to pass, then it doesn't really matter.  Its good practice for when you get into college (when it does matter), but other then that I wouldn't worry so long as your not in danger of failing.