Importance of AP exams?

<p>Hey all, just wanted your opinion on something.
How important are the AP exams? I honestly do not have motivation to study for the physics exam; my final grade in the class is all I care about.
This also goes for next year when I'm a senior. I'm going to take 4 AP's and I'm contemplating whether or not to take all of them...
What do you guys think? Should I or should I not? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>The single AP test is not important. However, if you plan on getting distinctions with APs (AP Scholar, National AP Scholar, etc.) then yes, you should aim for at least a 3 or higher on your APs. These awards by far outweigh the score of one AP on your transcript.</p>

<p>If there’s something that’s not important, it’s the awards…</p>

<p>You’re supposed to take AP courses because (1) you’re interested in the subject or (2) you want college credit. Taking the exam and getting an appropriate score gets you credit and a feeling of accomplishment. If you don’t want/need the credit, then sure, there’s not much point in taking the exams.</p>