# Distinction Between "Java Script and Applab" Question **URL:** \ **Category:** CS Principles\ **Created:** [April 24, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223 "2017-04-24T00:33:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jkeays](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/jkeays/32/5313_2.png) [@jkeays](https://forum.code.org/u/jkeays)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/1 "2017-04-24T00:33:36Z")
When my students go to upload their CODE to the AP Board, the AP Board asks which language was used, and 2 of the dozen+ choices are Java Script and Applab. Most of my students used Applab and the language within Applab is Java Script. Does anyone know which one they should CHOOSE? I am aware the user interface has some “behind the curtain” HTML and CSS code which Applab takes care of. Thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![anmrobnott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/anmrobnott/32/505_2.png) [@anmrobnott](https://forum.code.org/u/anmrobnott)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/2 "2017-04-24T02:03:03Z")
@jkeays Although the language is Javascript, students who used AppLab should select Applab. I believe it has to do with how they assign readers. Andrea ---
**Author:** ![jkeays](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/jkeays/32/5313_2.png) [@jkeays](https://forum.code.org/u/jkeays)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/3 "2017-04-24T02:17:41Z")
Thanks so much for the note ---
**Author:** ![alicia\_marsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/76d3ee/32.png) [@alicia\_marsh](https://forum.code.org/u/alicia_marsh)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/4 "2017-04-28T21:25:26Z")
What would happen if a student selected JavaScript instead of App Lab? I am pretty sure I had a couple of students who either clicked on JavaScript when they uploaded or they put JavaScript in their 2a description. ---
**Author:** ![anmrobnott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/anmrobnott/32/505_2.png) [@anmrobnott](https://forum.code.org/u/anmrobnott)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/5 "2017-04-30T01:45:28Z")
@jkeays, @alicia_marsh On the CB forum, they advised us not to worry about returning a submission to correct it. Andrea ---
**Author:** ![jcangelosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ea5d25/32.png) [@jcangelosi](https://forum.code.org/u/jcangelosi)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/6 "2023-04-27T13:59:51Z")
Unfortunately I just had a student submit after selecting ‘JavaScript’ although they did their work in AppLab. Should I reach out to CB or is it possible to make changes before the due date? Or is this not an issue? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![bhatnagars](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/bhatnagars/32/4919_2.png) [@bhatnagars](https://forum.code.org/u/bhatnagars)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/7 "2023-04-27T15:11:44Z")
I don’t think it should be an issue, but I’m not a CB spokesperson or rep. I would contact College Board to be sure. ---
**Author:** ![jeff.rhodes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/jeff.rhodes/32/7758_2.png) [@jeff.rhodes](https://forum.code.org/u/jeff.rhodes)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/8 "2023-04-27T17:41:48Z")
@anmrobnott is correct. The language choice is just to help to assign the CT to the various readers. Since there is no programming language in CSP, you get a wide range of submissions. Got to make sure they go to the right people! ---
**Author:** ![jdonwells](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/jdonwells/32/7900_2.png) [@jdonwells](https://forum.code.org/u/jdonwells)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/distinction-between-java-script-and-applab-question/7223/9 "2023-05-04T12:39:21Z")
App Lab. App Lab doesn’t require very detailed Javascript knowledge to be scored. So if your student chose Javascript instead the reader assigned will certainly be able to score it.