AP tests for international students

<p>Since I study at a CBSE school, I've never given any AP exam. Is it worth it to write a few of them in the spring before I start college? I'm not sure, but I've heard if I finish some of these exams now, I can graduate early. </p>

<p>Also, if it is worthwhile, which tests should I give? My major will mostly be in Aerospace engineering.</p>

<p>Whether it is worthwhile to write some exams depends upon which college you will be attending. They are not needed for admission, but may be used for granting credit and/or level placement. Which ones, if any, to take depends upon your level of preparation.</p>

<p>I quite sure I’ll be ready for the tests. My only concern is that each exam costs $121 and if I write even the minimum recommend number of exams(4) all related to my major, I’m spending ~$500. How much money am I going to save by not enrolling those courses in college?</p>

Thousands my friend. Thousands of dollars saved.
I’m an A level student (in India), which is equivalent to the AP exams, but nonetheless, I will be giving the AP Calculus BC exam, because its A level equivalent (Further Maths) is far more time consuming and involves topics outside calculus as well, including topics in Mechanics and Statistics. But, I digress. If you’re sure you can score well on the exams, then you should give them.