is there really a point to APs?

<p>Yes, this is a shocking question. Today I found out that the school I'm most likely going to (UC Davis) doesn't accept AP's for general ed. Furthermore, I want to apply to Medical School in 3-4 years, and most medical schools apparently don't even take AP credit for some classes!
Can someone clear this up for me? I am really confused.</p>

<p>Pretty much no.</p>

<p>College admissions officers will see that you’re taking challenging courses. In addition, normal high school classes are often too boring, slow, and easy. According to this:
<a href=“http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/PDF/CollegeBoardAdvancedPlacement.pdf[/url]”>http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/PDF/CollegeBoardAdvancedPlacement.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
credit is given for some APs - why don’t you consider taking those.</p>