This is probably the wrong place to ask, but

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The discussion centers on concerns regarding missing AP exam scores and a surprising AP Chemistry score of 3, which the student expected to be a 4. It is noted that while some colleges accept a score of 3 for credit or to skip introductory chemistry, this may not apply to all institutions, especially for majors like pre-med. The consensus suggests that requesting a re-score may not be beneficial and could be a waste of resources, as it is more likely the student misjudged their performance rather than an error occurred in grading. For the missing exam scores, contacting College Board is recommended for clarification.
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Here is the thing, I got back my AP report today and apparently this happened

1. Two of my exams are missing from the report
2. I don't know how, but I got a 3 for my AP Chem, I was sure that I got a 4. Should I get a rescore? I don't want to do first-year chem again...
 
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Most schools that accept AP exams for credit (not all of them do, no matter what you scored) will take a 3, or at least let you skip intro chem with a 3 even if you don't get credit for it. However, if it's required for your major or you're doing pre-med, you shouldn't skip it no matter how well you did on the exam. It's unlikely a re-score will do anything for you but cost you money. Can't help with the missing scores.
 
My school doesn't really take 3s...it's a 4 or 5
 
Rescore? Does it actually seem more likely to you that they made a mistake than that you misjudged your performance? Sounds like denial to me...
 
johng23 said:
Rescore? Does it actually seem more likely to you that they made a mistake than that you misjudged your performance? Sounds like denial to me...

I always score well on the practice FRQ, I just feel that I cuoldn't have scored a 3.
 
About the missing exams, I would suggest that you contact College Board and ask them about that. As far as your AP Chem score, I agree with Johng23 that it is much more likely that you made a mistake on the exam and a re-score would most likely be a waste of your time and money. However, that is completely up to you.
 

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