<p>^^^ untrue (2nd part - only really useful) They can help a student to bypass the foreign language requirement, or pass into a higher level, bypass freshman writing, free up time for a double major or more experimentation and “fun” classes, allow a semester abroad without scrambling to graduate on time, they can allow a kid at some universities to complete master’s work while still under scholarship . . . there are many benefits to having AP credits aside from formally graduating early.</p>