<p>So the APs. I had some questions about them.
1) Are they REALLY THAT helpful in the admission process? In Good Science oriented Unis?
2) Can they actually fetch higher scholarships?
3) Can They ACTUALLY help SAVE money?
4) Americans often say that the APs are a waste of resources for International Students whose schools do not offer them. Are they correct? If not, are they lying in order to prevent curry dominance?
5) How much does it cost? Can a poor student afford it?
6) How much more difficult is it as compared to something like the SAT II s ?
7) Finally, will ISC and IIT knowledge be sufficient to give -- </p>
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Physics C
Chemistry ( place an Alphabet)
Calculus AB and BC ?
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<p>1.the ap classes/scores shows that you have taken higher and challenges courses.
2. Not really.
3. Some universities let you substitute them for college credits so you might end up not taking those classes again. However reputed universities expect you to take the classes again in college
4. No American has time to discourage you to take ap classes. Please read #1
5. Each ap test cost approx $ 90. Poor is a relative term. If you want to study in US it is not going to be cheap.
6. The level is higher than sat subject tests.
7. Yes. You might have to see each subject contents and see if it is covered. </p>
<p>Most top colleges want students who take vigorous courses. Most US High school courses are not vigorous enough. So, many take AP courses to get a challenge.</p>