Should You Report Non-Passing AP Scores on College Applications?

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The discussion revolves around whether students should report non-passing AP scores on their college applications. It touches on the implications of reporting these scores and the potential impact on admissions.

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  • One participant inquires about the necessity of reporting non-passing AP scores on applications.
  • Another participant suggests that if colleges indicate that the scores are insufficient for credit, it may not be relevant to report them.
  • A different viewpoint asserts that a score of 3 is considered passing, implying that scores below this threshold should not be included in applications.
  • Another participant argues that non-passing scores are likely unnecessary for applications, as the coursework itself may be sufficient, and reporting such scores may not benefit the application process.
  • This participant also emphasizes the importance of checking specific college policies regarding score reporting and credit.

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Participants express differing opinions on the necessity and implications of reporting non-passing AP scores, indicating that there is no consensus on the issue.

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Some participants highlight the importance of checking individual college policies regarding AP scores and credit, suggesting that the relevance of reporting may depend on specific institutional guidelines.

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Hello everyone,

I got my AP scores today and I won't go into any detail but I passed none of them. Does anyone believe that I should still put my scores on my application?
 
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If the catalog for the colleges say that your scores are not good enough to allow for credits, I don't think it matters.
 
i believe 3 is the passing grade. If it's below that don't bother.
 
I think non-passing scores won't be needed on your application; it's likely enough that the coursework from the school is listed, and that it's perhaps best to ignore that you didn't pass the tests. Non-passing scores won't really help your application.

It seems unneeded to even eventually report the scores to your institution of choice, since credit probably will not be awarded (but again, check into the exact score and your institution to be certain).
 

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