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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is this a real question or are you just here to brag about your kid?  Are you really wondering whether all 5's on APs are going to help your child?  Are you also wondering whether a 1550+ SAT will help in college admissions also, since in most cases SATs are self-reported also?[/quote]

Don't be so weird about this.  It's a real question.  SAT has an obvious bump if high, but I know kids who take AP classes but due to sports decide not to take the test, or doesn't do as well.

If you are going to get offended, then maybe just don't respond.  [/quote]

New poster: the one you're dissing is absolutely correct. In your example now, the kid who takes AP classes but doesn't take the exam OR doesn't do well on the exam, will not submit his scores. This doesn't hurt that kid because, like TO, the self reporting of the AP scores is optional.

In your case, however, if your kid submits 5s, it may help a little. A 5 could still be around an 80% on each exam (or it could be around 100% on each exam). No way for an AO to tell. It is a small data point that indicates your kid may be ready for college. You already know this but are feigning that you're have no clue. That's why the one who you're being rude to asked, "Are you also wondering whether a 1550+ SAT will help in college admissions." It is a fair comparison. You well know it can help (after all, why would colleges even allow applicants to self report if it wasn't considered at all), it can't hurt, and this question wasn't needed. What may be needed (for you) is a "bravo" to your child, clap, clap, clap.[/quote]

+1,000.  OP - you are looking for assurance and validation, but really, admissions at the most selective schools is holistic.  Your kid's many 5's are great, but lots of kids with all-5s are rejected by top schools while kids with no AP scores at all (including IB school grads or kids from the most prestigious private school) are admitted due to other standout factors. [/quote]

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