Being an international student should i take Advanced placement tests?

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Am from India looking forward to apply to top universities in US. My question was should i take the AP. Would you recommend it?

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yes

3

For admissions purposes? No. Not if the school does not offer AP classes.

4

Take the AP exam without taking an AP course, in hope it will help in admissions? No.

If for another reason, please explain.