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AP Exam Score Relevance for Architecture Major?

Hi, my name Sanvhi and I am planning to major in architecture. I am currently a junior and my dream school is University of Pennsylvania. I have listed the AP's I have taken with the score I have received, and the ones I plan to take. All the following AP's I hope to get a 5 on, but if I were to get a 4 on any, they would most likely be APUSH, both AP English's, and possibly Calculus AB or BC. I plan to put majority of my focus on AP Physics 2 and Research to show growth from a 4 in AP Physics 1 and Seminar to a 5 in those, as well as AP 3D Studio, Art History, and Calculus.

AP World History Modern: 4
AP Microeconomics: 5
AP Precalculus: 5
AP Macroeconomics: 4
AP Seminar: 4
AP Physics 1: 4
AP Art History:
AP Research:
AP Calculus:
AP English Language:
AP Physics 2:
AP 3D Studio Art:
APUSH:
AP Calculus BC:
AP English Literature:

Other than my exam scores, I have been doing research outside of school on architecture and domestic violence and plan to publish it, founder of the Engineering Club (integrated the Society of Woman Engineers program in it), applied for a SWE award (hopefully a recipient) and to be a SWE Influencer, applying for the Scholastic Art award and other architecture contest, SGA president for 3 years, and a youth ambassador for a domestic violence nonprofit working for university outreach. I have not taken the SAT yet, but plan to try my best to get around a 1500.

I know nothing is set in stone and things can change with my results in contests, real SAT score, and more, but I was just wondering how important my AP scores would be for UPENN. Again I know there's no definite answer but I just wanted some others opinions! Thank you!!


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Hi Sanvhi,
Your aspiration to become an architect is truly admirable.
Being your very best self in everything you do is an essential work ethic for success. Excellence needs to be a way of life. Loving & enjoying what you do is equally important. Sometimes our best effort is not good enough - we take this as an opportunity to improve.
Requirements for entry for architecture may vary from one country to another. Important subjects in high school include mathematics, art, physics, computer applications. Geography and economics are also considered in some countries. Your choice of subjects should include the critical ones.
Desire for leadership positions is important too. Learning through experience serves you well as it prepares you for leadership roles in your career.
Social engineering is increasingly becoming important for traditional engineering disciplines. Embedding social competence in your skills set will truly make you a better architect. Making our world a better place to live in is a noble cause that we all need to espouse.
Good luck in your studies and career.
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