<p>well do they?</p>
<p>state universities and small colleges use them only for placement
but, ivies and other competitive colleges also use that for admissions</p>
<p>Of course they care. Doing well on AP exams as well as in classes gives an indication of how well you might perform in a rigorous college classroom.</p>
<p>Of course they don't. They want you to score bad so you don't get credit so the colleges can make $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$</p>
<p>Regardless of what ulterior motives colleges might have, you should try to do well on your AP exams.</p>