About College Admissions: U.S.: AP Scores Available - Learn What They Mean

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. College Prep Choose a School The Application From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. For an $8 fee, students could get their AP scores by phone starting on July 1st. Soon the scores will be arriving in the mail for free. But what exactly do those numbers mean as far as college admissions, college credit, and course placement are concerned? Today's newsletter addresses the issue. Read about AP scores for individual subjects: Biology | Calculus AB | Calculus BC | Chemistry | English Language | English Literature | European History | Physics B | Psychology | Spanish Language | Statistics | U.S. Government | U.S. History | World History What's a Good AP Score? Is a 3 good enough to earn course placement? Will top colleges be impressed with a 4? Learn about AP's 5-point grading system. Why AP Classes Matter A strong academic record is the most important part of your college application. AP classes can play an important part of that record. Learn more. Plagiarism and College Applications I offer lots of advice on writing admissions essays, but apparently a large number of students have someone else write their essays for them. Read more The Art of Getting Accepted To have the greatest chance of getting into your top choice schools, your college application needs to shine in several areas. Here you'll find information on grades, AP classes, letters of recommendation, interviews, extra curricular activities, and athletics. College Admissions Ads Soccer Scores GRE Scores College Board Admission Test College Prep School Featured Articles College Admissions Essays: Samples, Critiques, and Writing Tips Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College College Admissions Product Reviews College Life Q & A: What You Should Know Before the Big Move   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Junior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? Reasons to Transfer Advertisement