<p>We're limited to four HLs, so I was thinking about taking AP exams for the SL tests. Have any of you done this? Honestly, do colleges really give you that much college credit for high scores on IB/AP exams? How much do you usually save in terms of cost?</p>
<p>Saves time + money. It will also be easier taking other classes in college since you’re not taking those mandatory GED courses which fill up your time.</p>
<p>I thought so. Would you recommend taking APs in as many classes as possible? Is it necessary to take an AP test for an IB HL subject (which supposedly counts for college credit anyways)?</p>
<p>(Assuming you are self studying)
No. Only take the ones you can handle. Trust me, you can say you can take all the exams you want and when you get to actually trying to do it, you’ll shave it off.
Pick a few that you are genuinely interested in or, if you have time, some of the “easy” APs. (Easy APs are simply memorization.)
Make sure you are willing to put the time in. Think… :)</p>
<p>If you want to take actual AP courses though, go ahead! Just be prepared for the work.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks for your advice! I definitely won’t be able to self-study, lol. 
I was actually planning on taking the corresponding IB course then taking the AP test at the end of the year (for the classes in which I’m not taking IB exams in). Do you have any experience with this?</p>
<p>I would be careful with that. The AP and the IB have different topics and standards for each exam. However, most of the topics will be the same. Just make sure you find some sample AP questions so you know you can answer them in a comfortable pace and mood instead of blindly taking the exam.</p>
<p>All the best!</p>
<p>Most kids at my school take the corresponding AP test to their IB class, whether it’s SL or HL. I recommend waiting until senior year to do this, however, in case you get overwhelmed with all your exams–that way, bombing one matters naught. </p>
<p>Price might be something to consider, though. My school pays for AP tests if you’re in a similar IB class. Yours might not.</p>
<p>And be sure to prep about a week/five days before with one of the AP study guide books. It will prime you for the specific way AP approaches exams versus IB.</p>
<p>^ All very valid suggestions.</p>
<p>Sigh, so many tests! Thanks for all your advice. I’ll be sure to study for the AP exam too. 
Are there any IB study guides out there?</p>
<p>^ there are for a few amount of subjects. google IB study guide. it’ll pop right up</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m doing that for AP physics C and Some other SL.</p>