<p>tbh though, AP tests really don’t have much of an impact on your college applications. Why? Because, as bluebayou put it, they are exactly that: slick marketing by Collegeboard. There’s a reason why most of the top tier private schools refuse to give you more than a certain amount of units/credits even though you’ve received 5s on all exams. Just show that you aren’t slacking off and whatnot.</p>