Taking AP Course w/o exam?

Would it affect my admissions chances if I were to avoid taking AP Exams? I mean, is it enough to just take the course, or do they really want to see that you’ve taken the exam?

<p>Why wouldn't you take the exam? You have worked at the class all year. It is a 3 hour test. Just take it.</p>

<p>welll the colleges only see your AP Scores if you decide to send them, so they aren't an integral part of your application. athough 5s and 4s will help your case, you won't send your AP score report until you commit somewhere (unless collegeboard puts it on the SAT score thing?)</p>