<p>Do colleges have a preference?</p>
<p>There is no college that requires AP tests for admission. There are a number of colleges that require, recommend or consider SAT subject tests, see [Compass:</a> Admissions Requirements](<a href=“SAT Subject Test Requirements and Recommendations - Compass Education Group”>SAT Subject Test Requirements and Recommendations - Compass Education Group). AP tests are needed to get college credit after admission, having AP courses and high grades in them is definitely beneficial, but having AP test scores is only a minor consideration at some colleges and is entirely ignnored for admission by majority.</p>