In the past two days, the news of "large-scale cancellation of AP test scores" has caused an uproar among the student community.
Many netizens on Xiaohongshu posted that they had received an email with the cancellation of AP results. Although there have been no cases of students in Greater Vancouver having their grades cancelled so far, what happens when that happens? This is something that every student and parent should know.
In the past two days, students from Beijing, Shanghai, and Anhui have posted on Xiaohongshu that their AP test scores have been cancelled, involving many subjects, including biology, physics, psychology, economics, calculus, statistics, environmental science, chemistry, and so on.
A netizen posted: "AP finally studied hard for a year, but the results were still canceled. ”
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Some netizens posted: "Miserable! The AP exam results have been cancelled, and the candidates who graduated from the third year of high school this year are really miserable, they can't pass the first year of high school, the results of the third year of high school are canceled, and Shenying, Hong Kong, and Singapore are likely to be blocked......"
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Another netizen whose IP address shows Shanghai asked: "AP results have been inexplicably canceled?" What is CB doing? ”
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The post said: "I really can't help but complain, CB is really speechless, I didn't see CB stand up to deal with internal staff when there was a large-scale internal leak, and after the exam, the student grades were canceled because of the sentence "guessing and suspected cheating"? Did you think about hurting the innocent? Students who really cheat don't scratch and innocent, it's really hard to evaluate. ”
In the message area, some people were worried: "Will this be banned from the test or keep a record if it is canceled?" ”
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Someone complained: "The macro was canceled early in the morning, and I want to jump." ”
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Some netizens asked rhetorically: "Is the cancellation email sent uniformly today, or is it possible to receive it before the score on the 8th?" ”
Someone replied: "It's possible before the 8th." ”
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There are also netizens whose AP address shows that the United States has also reported that their results have also been canceled.
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It is reported that since the AP exam in May, the AP leakage time has been widely known. A netizen posted: "Many students feel that this year's AP leakage is super serious, all subjects have been leaked, and some people directly post the answers on the little sweet potatoes for free, and the people who saw them before the exam can memorize the answers..."
Some students said that their first reaction to the AP leak incident was that the score might be affected, but they didn't expect the grade to be canceled...
Sure enough, a large number of students received emails with their grades cancelled, ranging from one subject to three subjects.
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The reasons given by the official for the cancellation of the results include "suspicion of disciplinary or cheating in the examination room", etc., such as-
- plagiarism or collusion in exam answers;
- During the exam, the computer-based test device runs software other than Bluebook;
- Violations found by the proctor.
So, what to do once a score is canceled?
Complaint! Hurry up and prepare materials for appeal!
A "teacher" netizen posted a suggestion: "The appeal appeal, the email that can be replied to, and then make a phone call to ask about the specific appeal process, and then see what to do next." ”
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According to its reminder, a very important part of the appeal materials is to submit the usual results of the relevant disciplines for which the results of the cancelled results and the results of relevant competitions are submitted.
In this regard, it is recommended that students communicate with their teachers, "It is best to contact the AP coordinator of the school and ask them to help you find the College Board for negotiation." ”
There is also a "first aid kit" for the applicant, which offers several possible remedies:
- Communicate with the university: Contact the university you are applying to directly and explain the situation. Since this AP score cancellation is force majeure, the university may consider other alternatives. Other standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT) or internal school assessment scores may be offered instead.
- Submit additional documents: Provide other documents that can demonstrate academic ability, such as letters of recommendation from teachers, transcripts from schools, or the results of other academic programs.
- Apply for deferral: Some students may consider applying for deferral, giving themselves more time to complete the necessary exams or other conditions.
- Appeals and Alternative Exams: Pay attention to College Board announcements, and sometimes they offer some opportunities or remedies for alternative exams. Maintain timely communication with the school and the College Board to stay up-to-date on the latest policies.
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To sum up, the appeal steps can be carried out with reference to the following:
Step 1: Read the email from the College Board carefully to understand the specific reason for the cancellation and the relevant instructions. Typically, the email will provide specific steps and a time frame for appealing.
Step 2: Contact the school and teachers, explain the situation, and ask for help. For example, try contacting your school's AP coordinator, many teachers may have been in a similar situation before and can help with appeals.
Step 3: Prepare appeal materials. Collect materials during the test, such as photos, invigilator certificates, usual transcripts, etc., to prove that you have completed the test independently without cheating.
Step 4: Follow the official process and submit the appeal materials within the specified time. You can go to the official website, file an appeal in the [Score] section, fill in the information and explain the reason. In the meantime, keep all proof of submission for follow-up.
Once submitted, it's time to be patient! All submitted appeal materials and proof of submission can be retained for subsequent follow-up. You can also check the progress of your appeal by email or phone and wait for the final result.
News source: Xiaohongshu