Table of Contents
- 1 Should I report my AP score if its a 3?
- 2 Do most colleges accept 3s on AP tests?
- 3 Does Stanford accept 3s on AP exams?
- 4 What grade is a 3 on the AP exam?
- 5 Does UC Berkeley accept 3 on AP test?
- 6 Does Princeton University accept AP credits?
- 7 How much do AP grades matter?
- 8 Can you take AP classes in the same subject?
Should I report my AP score if its a 3?
If you get a 3 or above, you should submit those scores to colleges. Unless your high school uses the AP test as your actual course final for your course grade (most don’t seem to) you do not have to submit your AP scores to colleges.
Do most colleges accept 3s on AP tests?
Many colleges accept a score of 4 or 5 on an AP exam as college credit in that subject area. In some cases, even a 3 is accepted for college credit. About 58\% of public colleges give credit for a score of 3; meanwhile, only 33\% of private colleges accept this score.
Should I report a 3 on an AP exam to Ivy League?
Yes, if that’s the best you have to offer. An AP Score of 3 or 4 will likely not get you any college credit or respect at a top school like Stanford/Ivies/MIT.
Does Stanford accept 3s on AP exams?
Stanford accepts AP® scores of 3,4, & 5 for course credit. These requirements vary by department. Stanford has certain classes that everyone has to take called General Education Requirements. You can’t use AP® credits to get out of them.
What grade is a 3 on the AP exam?
AP Exam Scores
| AP Exam Score | Recommendation | College Course Grade Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Very well qualified | A-, B+ or B |
| 3 | Qualified | B-, C+ or C |
| 2 | Possibly qualified | |
| 1 | No recommendation |
How many college credits is a 3 on an AP exam?
one credit
A 3 on that exam will earn the student one credit and the ability to bypass MATH 201: “Calculus I,” while a 4 or 5 will earn two credits and the ability to bypass both MATH 201 and MATH 202: “Calculus II.”
Does UC Berkeley accept 3 on AP test?
Credit granted for all Advanced Placement Exams on which a student scores 3 or higher. The credit may be subject credit, graduation credit, or credit toward general education or breadth requirements.
Does Princeton University accept AP credits?
Princeton accepts AP® scores of 5 (and rarely 4) for course credit. These requirements vary by department. Princeton has certain classes that everyone has to take called distribution requirements. You can’t use AP® credits to get out of these distribution requirements.
Is it better to get 3s on AP tests?
Better than that, of course, is to do well on both. AP scores dont hurt and really don’t help your admission chances at top tier universities and colleges. You self report your test results so if you have 3s on your AP tests, then you simply don’t include them on your application.
How much do AP grades matter?
AP scores dont hurt and really don’t help your admission chances at top tier universities and colleges. You self report your test results so if you have 3s on your AP tests, then you simply don’t include them on your application. Your grade in an AP class is part of your transcript and will be seen by the admissions office.
Can you take AP classes in the same subject?
An AP class in the same subject is a valuable resource for studying for the standardized test and you’ll be killing two birds with one stone. While your AP scores won’t affect your college admission chances, many schools may still request (or even require) that you submit the information once you receive your results.
Do Colleges really care about AP scores?
Colleges can only judge you off of what you send in, and AP scores are the lowest priority in terms of tests for offices so don’t worry. my school made ap exams mandatory…