Standardized Testing & GPA Flashcards
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What is an AP exam score of 3 generally considered?
Answer: Qualifying, as many colleges grant credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
College Board scores AP exams on a 1–5 scale; a 3 is considered 'qualified' and many colleges grant credit or placement for scores of 3 or higher.
What is the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)?
Answer: A rigorous two-year international high school curriculum accepted for college credit worldwide
The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year internationally recognized curriculum for students ages 16–19 that many colleges accept for course credit similar to AP exams.
What does it mean to 'retake' the SAT or ACT?
Answer: To take the standardized test a second or subsequent time to try to improve the score
Students often retake the SAT or ACT to improve their scores since most colleges accept or superscore multiple sittings.
What is an unweighted GPA?
Answer: A GPA calculated on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty
An unweighted GPA uses a simple 4.0 scale for all courses, giving the same value to an A whether earned in AP Calculus or a standard course.
What is an SAT prep course?
Answer: A structured program teaching test strategies and content to improve SAT scores
SAT prep courses, offered by companies like Kaplan, Princeton Review, or free resources like Khan Academy, teach content review and test-taking strategies to help raise scores.
What is Score Choice on the SAT?
Answer: A policy allowing students to select which SAT test dates to send to colleges
Score Choice lets students decide which SAT test dates (not individual sections) to send to colleges, giving them control over their testing history.