AP Test Taking Secrets For Future Ivy League Students
All high school students are familiar with Advanced Placement (AP) tests. Some students we are addressing are international students (click here for more information). Others are involved in IB programs. However, most students we are addressing will take AP classes and tests.
Here is some information you will want to know about AP tests:
1) It’s a good idea to take as many AP classes as time allows. When your transcript includes a lot of AP classes, it makes a statement about your diligence a academic ability.
2) Don’t put off taking your AP tests. Start as soon as possible. They are not really all that hard.
3) Only take a few AP tests. You only need a representation of your ability and a few high scores. You don’t have to have perfect scores for Harvard admittance. For GPA, SAT and AP scores, you just have to pass a certain level.
4) Taking too many AP tests can mess up your average. It is better to take a few tests and really concentrate on making the best scores possible than take a lot of tests and do well on some and not so well on others. Some schools, like Yale, prefer to see a good showing on a few attempts rather than a scattered showing on multiple attempts.
5) When you fill out your Common Application, be sure to note which AP tests you plan to take. Even though you have not yet taken a test, the fact that you plan on it looks good on your application. Many people are not aware of this little 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.
Any college that is considering you will be impressed by high AP scores. Your high performance on these tests lets schools know that you can handle the demands of high-level college work. Ivy League want students who show academic excellence.
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