Subject Tests/ AP Exams

I was just curious, if I plan to go into the social sciences (International Studies/Devolpment) and I scored 5s on my AP histories is their point in me taking SAT subject tests or would my AP suffice? Or should I just take a subject test in another subject? Also, for the AP scores that I did not do as well on should I just not list those or not list any and take an SAT subject test? Thank you!

If you plan on or even think you might apply to colleges that require Subject tests than you should take them. If the colleges you are applying to do not require subject tests, then strong AP tests should be fine

What if they’re encouraged but not required?