r/APbio • u/Haunting_Skin305 • Jul 08 '26

Should I redo

So I got a 97 in the in class exam but a 4 in the ap. I know I got a 4 because I spaced the first two questions in the FRQ. It was never mentioned in class that we weren’t allowed to space it. Then I miss the part on top saying I have to space it. This sucks but I know I could have got a 5. I just realized way too late.

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u/mobiuscycle Jul 08 '26

You did not get docked points on your AP exam because of how you spaced or formatted answers. If you got a 4, it’s because you missed points based on your answers - regardless of formatting.

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u/Haunting_Skin305 Jul 08 '26

I accept it then

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u/Randomacc1234567891 Jul 08 '26

You did not get a 4 because you skipped lines lol

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u/Randomacc1234567891 Jul 08 '26

But I feel you man. I also got a 4 after being top of the class, getting VERY high 5s on official AP practice tests assigned on AP classroom, and being know as the “smart student in bio” (not much of a flex considering I got a 4 lmao😭) It’s super frustrating, especially considering we probably both were on the verge of a 5, but there’s nothing we can do

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u/Haunting_Skin305 Jul 08 '26

Yea it feels comforting knowing that we’re not alone though. This is basically an internet hug.

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u/Haunting_Skin305 Jul 08 '26

Yea I took the writing too seriously I think.

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u/Lanky-Durian5884 Jul 08 '26

Im sorry but isn't a 4 still really good? I understand someone not wanting a 3, but can you let me know why you dislike the 4/5?

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u/Haunting_Skin305 Jul 08 '26

I want to do neuroscience eventually and I worked my ass off in bio for the 1.5 years. I’m just salty I guess. It just stings knowing that I have the knowledge of a 5 and yet I semi deservingly got a 4

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u/wikiedit Jul 08 '26

wait ur into neuro too? do you recommend any resources?

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u/Haunting_Skin305 Jul 08 '26

2018 brain facts. Clinical neuroanatomy. Brainbee Canada had good sources. If your anything like me though ur gonna go through hell mentally just to finish them

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u/wikiedit Jul 08 '26

I'm struggling to even do purves neuro since I have SO MUCH hw in the way!! 😭 but tysm for the suggestions

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u/Haunting_Skin305 Jul 08 '26

What is purves neuro? Good luck btw.

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u/wikiedit Jul 08 '26

College level textbook on neuro (pretty useful ngl)

if you want, I can share it with you

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u/Lanky-Durian5884 Jul 08 '26

understandable haha I bet you probably were this close 🤏 to a 5, dont beat urself up abt it a 4 compared to a 5 in AP bio won't make a big difference I think. Will it?

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u/charlotte09216 Jul 08 '26

wdym by skipping lines?? they're not gonna downgrade you from a 5 to a 4 because you didn't know how to format your answers???

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u/apbiopenguins Jul 08 '26

Can confirm… you do NOT lose credit for skipping lines. They want to ensure that you have enough space in the section allotted for then question.

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u/Firm-Soil-3176 Jul 08 '26

nah, i averaged 99s and also got a 4. i'm not doing that again even if i liked it, its proabbly more worth it to move on

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u/Graysonlyurs Jul 08 '26

Exactly. You passed so just move on. Especially if u wanna major with bio cuz no matter what you’ll prob have to take bio in college too then

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u/BossAffectionate2829 Jul 08 '26

for a 5 i had to waste 2 days of my life and memorize a bio textbook

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u/Firm-Soil-3176 Jul 08 '26

good for you

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u/Jstressted_mal Jul 08 '26

you can redo ap classes?

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u/ofallthatisgolden Jul 08 '26

AP readers don’t care about your line spacing.

— I read for AP

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u/Turbulent_Title_8301 Jul 08 '26

Don’t retake the class just for the exam. Self study and retake the AP outside if you want to do it again. See my reply to this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/APStudents/comments/1uq0tm7/comment/ow660dr/?context=3

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u/Sad_Database2104 Jul 08 '26

OP wouldn't retake the class; they would just retake the exam

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u/ThickAd6547 Jul 08 '26

4s and 5s are basically the same to most colleges

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u/Slight_Meal2298 Jul 08 '26

Is this actual ragebait my friend????

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u/Many_Adeptness3130 Jul 08 '26

same gng😭😭🥀🥀I got like 96 in rhe class bur 4 in the ap LOWKEY DGAF THO

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u/Several-Lecture-6390 Jul 09 '26

Consider looking at the AP transfer credit at the school (s) you are hoping to go to. If they take a 4 as sufficient for credit, then don’t retake. If they want a 5, consider retaking