Well, it’s July 1, and you know that that means.

Okay, well, you don’t, so I will tell you what July 1 means. It is the first day on which high school students who took AP exams in the past year can receive their AP scores. This is, of course, for a fee of $8, but I felt the fee was acceptable this time around, as I took three AP exams this year.

I’m feeling so-so about my AP scores. I’m glad that I didn’t get anything below a three, but I thought I would have done better on the English Literature exam. As far as Physics, I did as good as or better than I thought I would have done. Regarding US Government, I am elated about that score.

Oh, the scores; you want to know what my actual scores where? Well, I got a five on the US Government exam, and threes on the Physics and English Literature exams. Also, I got a four on the US History exam, which I took Junior year.

So, as far as college goes, I should receive credit for three classes (everything but Physics). I don’t know what will happen with the Physics exam (if I will get anything for getting a three on it), since RIT requires a four of five to be exempt from classes in your major.

Those experienced with the AP system will also now there is an award system in place. Actually, the award system includes no material awards (only if you don’t count the certificate). Regardless, I am happy to say that I am an AP Scholar with Honor. I could have been one with distinction, but I did not take enough exams to qualify for that level.

In summary, go kids with parents who don’t hold college degrees!