<p>I'm a senior student. My school doesn't offer any AP program. So I'm going to take AP physics B, AP bio, AP chem and AP psych by self studying. I'll take these exams in May 2014, while universities to which I;m applying has deadline Jan 2014. So it is obvious that my AP score will not be included in my application, but mentioning that I'm taking those APs on my own s worth it? will unis really believe that I'm taking those APs? My main purpose is to get collge credit, but can these help my application even though i'm self studying?</p>
<p>I don’t really think so. You can write that down (I’m not saying you can’t), but colleges probably won’t just sit around waiting for scores (especially when acceptances are already out by then) when AP scores isn’t a big factor anyway. AP exams are more considered for college credit really. Colleges perfer if you take AP classes, but since your school doesn’t offer any, colleges might look at you differently. It wouldn’t hurt to say that (like on your resume or application or something) anyhow.</p>
<p>The fact that you are studying for them won’t make a difference. You MAY be able to explain your circumstance in the additional info section but I would discourage it.</p>
<p>Check the AP credit charts of the universities you are considering to see if you will actually get any useful credit from AP scores.</p>
<p>Also, if you are a pre-med, note that use of AP scores for pre-med course requirements may be limited – some medical schools want to see actual college courses, so you may have to take advanced courses in those subject areas if you skip the introductory ones with AP credit (see the pre-med forum).</p>
<p>That’s pretty much the only benefit, to be honest.</p>