<p>callthecops,</p>
<p>I disagree with randomperson's assessment, though one never really knows. Princeton and a number of other select schools ask for what AP classes you took and your score. The score confirms that not only did you get a good grade within your high school but that you did well compared to a number of students across the country. </p>
<p>I believe that Princeton would be suspect of a student who took an AP class, got a good grade on their transcript but did not take the test. The standardized score is used to validate or invalidate the grade. This is the advice given in the college application process books and it seems to make sense to me.</p>
<p>Regardless, good luck in the process.</p>