Anonymous
07/17/2025 14:56
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Maybe MIT changed the rules. My kid applied in 21-22 and all AP scores were required.
Still the case. Their site currently says “ Students should self-report scores from all exams taken, and MIT will consider the super-score in our review process.”
It’s pretty clear they want all scores.
Should is not must.
Really? So if a teacher says, “You should work on your exam by yourself” do you really interpret that to mean it’s okay to get help because she didn’t use the word “must?”
Anonymous
07/17/2025 13:36
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
see below from college confidential. MIT Chris is Chris Peterson. IYKYK
summary - they updated their app in fall 2022 to clearly state AP rules. they wouldn't do that if they weren't getting people not submitting scores on the regular. also "AP programs" is doing some lifting here. my kids are in schools with no AP program, they do take test on their own. I wouldnt hesitate NOT submitting.
MITChris
1
Mar 2023
I missed this. This year, we updated the application to clearly (well, we thought it was clear, though maybe we need to make it even clearer somehow) instruct applicants to submit all scores for any AP/IB/etc tests they took. The application read:
“For students in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs, you should list any exams you have taken or plan to take in the table below. If you have taken other standardized exams, you may list them in the following question.”
cc @skieurope so you’re up to date on latest practices. We also say on the application to tell us whether or not you took the test next to any AP class on the self-reported coursework. But yes, if you took an AP test, you should send us the score. We do include a section where you can explain any extenuating circumstances relative to your AP exam score being lower than you might have liked.
summary - they updated their app in fall 2022 to clearly state AP rules. they wouldn't do that if they weren't getting people not submitting scores on the regular. also "AP programs" is doing some lifting here. my kids are in schools with no AP program, they do take test on their own. I wouldnt hesitate NOT submitting.
MITChris
1
Mar 2023
I missed this. This year, we updated the application to clearly (well, we thought it was clear, though maybe we need to make it even clearer somehow) instruct applicants to submit all scores for any AP/IB/etc tests they took. The application read:
“For students in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs, you should list any exams you have taken or plan to take in the table below. If you have taken other standardized exams, you may list them in the following question.”
cc @skieurope so you’re up to date on latest practices. We also say on the application to tell us whether or not you took the test next to any AP class on the self-reported coursework. But yes, if you took an AP test, you should send us the score. We do include a section where you can explain any extenuating circumstances relative to your AP exam score being lower than you might have liked.
Anonymous
07/17/2025 12:52
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
Anonymous wrote:It still does. Frankly doubt your “nephew” is at MIT.
https://mitadmissions.org/apply/firstyear/tests-scores/
If you cancel an AP score there’s nothing to report, and nothing to verify at enrollment time.
Anonymous
07/17/2025 12:51
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
Anonymous wrote:I wish they all did.
1000%
As well as a signed attestation of how much tutoring, academic coaching, and essaying idea/editing/improving occurred.
Sign on the line. Full transparency.
Anonymous
07/17/2025 12:46
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Maybe MIT changed the rules. My kid applied in 21-22 and all AP scores were required.
Still the case. Their site currently says “ Students should self-report scores from all exams taken, and MIT will consider the super-score in our review process.”
It’s pretty clear they want all scores.
Should is not must.
Anonymous
07/17/2025 12:16
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:MIT doesnt require all AP scores. My nephew got a 2 in AP Calculus (forget which one), didn't report, is at MIT.
That’s pretty nuts if true, and there must have been a reason, e.g. kid was sick on exam day, death of a relative, very underperforming school that did not prepare the kid. 44% of those who took bc calc this year got 5’s. The percentage getting 5’s is usually high for this exam. And most of those people getting 5s would still struggle with MIT math.
to be fair, he def struggled his first year at MIT, but did fine. said lots of his classmates struggled.
he wasn't sick or anything, just a crap teacher. (not sure why he didn't know he wasn't getting the material covered - but not my kid)
Anonymous
07/17/2025 11:50
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
I wish they all did too!!!
I know kids who took the ACT 5 times - that’s ridiculous
I know kids who took the ACT 5 times - that’s ridiculous
Anonymous
07/17/2025 11:44
Subject: Colleges that require all attempts and scores for ACT/SAT/AP
Anonymous wrote:MIT doesnt require all AP scores. My nephew got a 2 in AP Calculus (forget which one), didn't report, is at MIT.
That’s pretty nuts if true, and there must have been a reason, e.g. kid was sick on exam day, death of a relative, very underperforming school that did not prepare the kid. 44% of those who took bc calc this year got 5’s. The percentage getting 5’s is usually high for this exam. And most of those people getting 5s would still struggle with MIT math.