Hey, I'm taking AP World History this year and I was just curious about the average scores on the exam. What's considered a good score that colleges might be impressed with?
Hey! For the AP World History exam, the score distribution typically ranges like this:
- 5: High score (around 8-10% of test-takers)
- 4: Solid score (around 20-25% of test-takers)
- 3: Average score (around 25-30% of test-takers)
- 2: Low score (around 25-30% of test-takers)
- 1: Very low score (around 10-15% of test-takers)
A score of 4 or 5 is generally considered a good score that demonstrates a strong understanding of the material and may impress colleges. However, keep in mind that AP scores play a relatively minor role in college admissions. They're mainly used for college credit and course placement once you're enrolled, rather than affecting your chances of acceptance.
The most important factor related to AP courses in admissions is the rigor of your course load. Colleges want to see that you're challenging yourself academically and taking advantage of the opportunities available at your school. So, while a high AP score is a nice bonus, it's even more important to focus on maintaining strong grades in your AP classes.
Good luck with AP World History!
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