Do AP classes go into GPAs if you do not take the AP exam? AP Stat or Multivariable?

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<p>My teachers were being crazy today, and each told me different things pertaining to AP exams. Some of my teachers said that if you do NOT take an AP exam for a class, that 5.0 credit does NOT go into your GPA, nor does it appear on your transcript. On the other hand, another teacher told me it DOES go into your GPA, and DOES appear on your transcript.</p>

<p>I am asking this because I am debating whether to debate an AP music theory exam when I have a bunch of other AP exams to study for. I am not majoring in music in college, which is why I do not want to take it, but I want to make sure I get a 5.0 weight added to my GPA since I am taking the class!</p>

<p>Also, I have the choice to take AP Statistics or Multivariate Calculus (Calc III). At my school, AP Stat is an easy class while MV is very difficult. However, I want to make the choice based on which would be more useful/appropriate for someone pursuing a career in the medical field? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>It depends on your school. Ask your guidance counselor. At some schools, if you don’t take the test, the class doesn’t count as weighed. For others, it doesn’t matter if you take the test. </p>

<p>I think the info in AP Stats would be more useful careerwise with learning about the placebo effect, (statistical) experiments, and stuff. You’re much more likely to apply the info you learn in stats in your job/life. But take what you want to take, you’ll probably end up taking both of those courses in college anyway.</p>