# \#ap-tests **URL:** https://experthub.prepscholar.com/tag/ap-tests/40.md [Latest](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/tags.md) --- ## [Will an EdX AP course be enough to prepare for an AP exam?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-an-edx-ap-course-be-enough-to-prepare-for-an-ap-exam/8545)
**Author:** [@Aisha\_n](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Aisha_n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-an-edx-ap-course-be-enough-to-prepare-for-an-ap-exam/8545 "2021-05-24T19:29:52Z")
Hi again… So I wanted to take the AP English Language and Composition exam because I have n interest for it and I am going into law. However, as I said before my school does not offer AP courses. So can an edX course b… --- ## [AP Course grade or AP Scores, which is more important?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-course-grade-or-ap-scores-which-is-more-important/7460)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 8:12am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-course-grade-or-ap-scores-which-is-more-important/7460 "2016-01-07T08:12:05Z")
From what I've read, most good colleges don't care much about scores on AP exams - they care about how well students do in the AP course (which isn't affected by how well the students do on the exam). You can choose whet… --- ## [Will 4s on AP tests hurt my chances at top schools?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-4s-on-ap-tests-hurt-my-chances-at-top-schools/7535)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 5:40am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-4s-on-ap-tests-hurt-my-chances-at-top-schools/7535 "2016-01-26T05:40:35Z")
I got three 4s and one 5 on my AP tests. I know most applicants at really competitive schools will have 5s on all of their exams. How much will the 4s hurt me? Should I avoid sending these scores? --- ## [Taking AP Exams](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-ap-exams/7956)
**Author:** [@yesme963](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/yesme963)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 10:15am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-ap-exams/7956 "2016-12-22T10:15:03Z")
How many AP exams should I take junior and senior year? --- ## [Is AP English enough preparation for the SAT Subject Test?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-ap-english-enough-preparation-for-the-sat-subject-test/7710)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 11:16am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-ap-english-enough-preparation-for-the-sat-subject-test/7710 "2016-04-20T11:16:40Z")
I’m currently taking the AP English Language and Composition course offered at my school, and I'll be taking the AP test in May. I also plan on taking a few SAT Subject Tests. Will studying for AP English be enough prep… --- ## [Do I need APs if I have strong extracurriculars as an International Student\>?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-i-need-aps-if-i-have-strong-extracurriculars-as-an-international-student/7910)
**Author:** [@Slaveya\_Zaharieva](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Slaveya_Zaharieva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 3:16pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-i-need-aps-if-i-have-strong-extracurriculars-as-an-international-student/7910 "2016-10-30T15:16:07Z")
I'm from Bulgaria, a small country in Eastern Europe. Our educational system is quite different from yours. Our schools don't calculate GPA and don't offer AP courses. Does not having APs put me in a disadvantage, as I'm… --- ## [Difference Between Chemistry SAT II and AP Chemistry?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/difference-between-chemistry-sat-ii-and-ap-chemistry/7427)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/difference-between-chemistry-sat-ii-and-ap-chemistry/7427 "2015-12-18T03:42:08Z")
What's the main difference between the SAT Subject Test for Chemistry and the AP Chemistry exam? Is one easier than the other, or are they comparable? --- ## [Can I take an AP test if my school doesn’t offer the course?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/can-i-take-an-ap-test-if-my-school-doesn-t-offer-the-course/7708)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/can-i-take-an-ap-test-if-my-school-doesn-t-offer-the-course/7708 "2016-04-16T02:11:01Z")
I want to take a few AP tests to boost my college applications, but my high school doesn’t offer any AP courses. What is the process for registering for an AP test independently, and how should I self study for the test?… --- ## [AP Chemistry Exam Prep](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-chemistry-exam-prep/7711)
**Author:** [@agbalist](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/agbalist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 11:05am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-chemistry-exam-prep/7711 "2016-04-15T11:05:06Z")
Hello Prepscholar, I am a sophomore in high school and am taking AP Chemistry, and will be taking the exam in May. Unfortunately, my teacher has fallen very far behind (we are on Chapter 13 out of 18 right now). We have… --- ## [AP Calculus AB and BC - Same Day Testing?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-calculus-ab-and-bc-same-day-testing/7906)
**Author:** [@ritik93](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/ritik93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-calculus-ab-and-bc-same-day-testing/7906 "2016-09-09T03:04:39Z")
Can I take Calculus AB and BC on the same day? I saw that Calculus AB and BC are on the same day. I am preparing for Calculus AB first and then BC, so I will complete my prep before the exam. --- ## [AP classes?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-classes/7982)
**Author:** [@abigail9809](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/abigail9809)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ap-classes/7982 "2018-02-10T04:41:25Z")
Hi! I have a tough question! I am a junior. I just took the PSAT and made a 1480 (221 in National Merit), so I will qualify to be a NM semifinalist. I am a homeschooled student and have done: biology in 9th grade, chemis… --- ## [Do colleges accept projected AP Scores?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-colleges-accept-projected-ap-scores/8051)
**Author:** [@chch](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-colleges-accept-projected-ap-scores/8051 "2017-08-08T05:28:59Z")
My AP Score report for Chinese cultures and language says projected score, score projected from multiple choice and free resp. sections. (code 57) Will colleges still accept projected score? --- ## [My School's Misleading Profile](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/my-schools-misleading-profile/7999)
**Author:** [@yalepark](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/yalepark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/my-schools-misleading-profile/7999 "2017-02-16T18:57:28Z")
My school doesn't actually offer any AP classes, but our school does put that they do offer AP classes on their school profile because they offer AP classes online (classes that are known by only like 10% of the students… --- ## [Taking AP exams at the same time as AS level exams](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-ap-exams-at-the-same-time-as-as-level-exams/7904)
**Author:** [@ritik93](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/ritik93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 7:07am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-ap-exams-at-the-same-time-as-as-level-exams/7904 "2016-08-29T07:07:35Z")
I want to take my AP Exams in May 2017. The problem is that I study in Cambridge Curriculum and we have our AS level exams in May 2017. What should I do? Will it be beneficial for me to take the course without the exam? … --- ## [Should I retake my AP Human Geography exam?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-retake-my-ap-human-geography-exam/7901)
**Author:** [@latiere](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/latiere)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 10:31am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-retake-my-ap-human-geography-exam/7901 "2016-08-16T10:31:02Z")
Hi, I want to be competitive for top colleges, but I feel like I will retake my AP exams for those. These were from my 9th grade, and I'm going to 10th. In AP Bio, I got a 3, and in AP Human Geo, I got a 4. I'm not satis… --- ## [Will a lack of AP classes hurt my college application?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-a-lack-of-ap-classes-hurt-my-college-application/7889)
**Author:** [@Borris01](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Borris01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 1:52am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-a-lack-of-ap-classes-hurt-my-college-application/7889 "2016-07-20T01:52:22Z")
I'm a rising sophomore and an international student. My school does not offer AP classes, thus I am unwilling to take the exam. Will this hurt my college application? --- ## [Should I take extra AP exams on top of the IB diploma?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-extra-ap-exams-on-top-of-the-ib-diploma/7823)
**Author:** [@gyjeong18](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/gyjeong18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 8:22am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-extra-ap-exams-on-top-of-the-ib-diploma/7823 "2016-05-28T08:22:05Z")
Hi, my school only offers about 5 AP classes, because it's an IB-focused school. I'm going to do the IB diploma next year, but I was wondering if I should self-study and take extra AP exams--is this looked upon favorabl… --- ## [Can the CLEP test replace a bad AP score?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/can-the-clep-test-replace-a-bad-ap-score/7798)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 10:48am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/can-the-clep-test-replace-a-bad-ap-score/7798 "2016-05-20T10:48:17Z")
I’m worried that my child will do poorly on an upcoming AP test. Instead of waiting a whole year to retake the course, can they test out of the class by taking the CLEP test? Will they receive the same college credit? --- ## [What will happen if I was falsely accused of cheating on an AP test?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-will-happen-if-i-was-falsely-accused-of-cheating-on-an-ap-test/7794)
**Author:** [@jupiter10](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/jupiter10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-will-happen-if-i-was-falsely-accused-of-cheating-on-an-ap-test/7794 "2016-05-12T03:57:24Z")
I have been falsely accused of cheating on one AP exam. The proctor reported the misconduct to the CB. However, he allowed me to finish that AP test and my remaining AP tests. What will be the consequences? Will my AP sc… --- ## [Is 5 Steps to a 5 a good resource for AP tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-5-steps-to-a-5-a-good-resource-for-ap-tests/7750)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-5-steps-to-a-5-a-good-resource-for-ap-tests/7750 "2016-04-29T08:29:12Z")
I’m going to be taking the AP Macroeconomics and AP U.S. Government tests, and I’m looking for the best resources to study with. Is 5 Steps to 5 any good? Do you have other recommendations? --- ## [Should I take the SAT II's in May, June, or both?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-the-sat-iis-in-may-june-or-both/7681)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 7:24am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-take-the-sat-iis-in-may-june-or-both/7681 "2016-04-04T07:24:05Z")
I signed up for the SAT II's in June but I was wondering if I should reschedule for May. May will be in between AP exams so the studying for all my exams will carry over to the SAT II's. If I take it in June, though, I d… --- ## [Should I report low AP scores?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-report-low-ap-scores/7438)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-report-low-ap-scores/7438 "2015-12-29T04:48:25Z")
I got a 1 and a 2 on two of my AP tests. Should I avoid sending these scores to colleges, or should I report them in the interest of full disclosure? --- ## [Take Difficult Classes Senior Year or Self-Study APs?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/take-difficult-classes-senior-year-or-self-study-aps/7435)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/take-difficult-classes-senior-year-or-self-study-aps/7435 "2015-12-29T02:45:36Z")
I'm coming up on my senior year, and I want to study Computer Science at UMASS Amherst. I have a good GPA (around a 4.3 weighted), and a 30 ACT score, so I think I have a solid chance of acceptance. What should I priorit… --- ## [ACT Improvement or AP Tests: Which Is More Important Junior Year?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/act-improvement-or-ap-tests-which-is-more-important-junior-year/7397)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/act-improvement-or-ap-tests-which-is-more-important-junior-year/7397 "2015-12-09T06:31:49Z")
I’m a junior taking five AP classes this year, and I currently have a 33 ACT score. If I want to maximize my chances of getting merit scholarships for college, should I focus more on improving my ACT score a couple of po…