Future Stanford Admits: Learn How To Take AP Tests
All high school students are familiar with the dreaded Advanced Placement (AP) tests. Naturally international students (more information here) and IB students are not concerned with this, but generally speaking, AP testing is a concern for high school students.
Here is some information you will want to know about AP tests:
1) Take as many AP classes as you have the time for. Having lots of AP classes on your transcript makes a good impression and conveys your academic ability.
2) Don’t put off taking your AP tests. Start as soon as possible. They are not really all that hard.
3) Don’t overdo taking AP tests. It’s always a good idea to take an AP class, but you don’t have to take multiple AP tests and get entirely perfect scores to be accepted at Harvard. Just as I say regarding SAT and GPA scores, you only need to pass a certain level.
4) Generally speaking, it is a better idea to take a smaller number of AP tests and get higher scores, rather than taking a greater number of tests with lower scores. Yale, for example, is interested in knowing that you do well at what you attempt, not that you do as much as possible.
5) If you have some AP tests planned, but haven’t taken them yet, be sure to note that on your Common Application. The fact that this information is beneficial to your application is a little known insider’s tip.
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Remember these three tips: Take a lot of AP classes. Get your tests out of the way early. Go for a few high quality test results, rather than lots of mediocre test results. By using this strategy, you will do well.
A high AP test score tells prospective colleges that you are up to muster. You can take on demanding, college-level work and deliver academic excellence. This is very important to Ivy League schools and really to most schools you would truly wish to attend.
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