<p>I know this question probably has been posed many times, but I have never gotten a definite answer.</p>
<p>If a student takes many AP exams throughout high school and performs well, is it necessary for a student to take SAT II's when UVA is one of the few schools that RECOMMENDS them (whatever that means)?</p>
<p>i.e. AP US History exam vs. SAT II US History - they measure the same thing (AP exam probably measures a little extra)</p>
<p>Because often AP scores are not available until later, SAT IIs are still necessary. AP scores aren't technically for admission into a university, they are meant to be for advanced placement into courses once at a college.</p>
<p>So, unfortunately, you've got to take the SAT IIs. If a school only recommends them, then they'd like to see them, but it's not necessary.</p>
<p>Schools don't even look at AP scores unless you fail them all or something...</p>
<p>SAT2's are STRONGLY recommended at most schools.</p>
<p>But aren't SAT II's used for placement as well? Honestly, I think it would be best for someone to use that Saturday morning to raise SAT I scores opposed to taking a subject test.</p>