To take a self-studied AP exam or not to?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hi. I took AP Psych at a community college last year and I'm thinking about taking the AP Psych exam (administered by college board) this May. However, I'm not sure if I should. </p>

<p>I've talked to my high school counselor about it but she told me basically that there was no point in taking the exam because since I already took the AP psych class at a community college, it is on my transcript and 1) transfers over to my future college or 2) if it doesn't transfer over, then scoring a 5 on the AP exam won't transfer my credits over anyways.</p>

<p>However, I very much DOUBT this information because almost everyone I've talked to told me the opposite. I also asked her if taking the AP exam anyways and scoring a 5 will impress colleges, but she said they wouldn't really care because I took the psych community college class. </p>

<p>Is she wrong? And if she is, how do I register to take the AP psychology test? My school doesn't offer AP Psych and I'm pretty sure my high school counselor won't help. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Well if you are aiming for a certain AP Scholar award (ie National AP Scholar) then take it. Otherwise I would agree with your counselor.</p>

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<p>Thanks, TrueGrit. I didn’t even know the AP Scholar award existed. Do you think I should aim for National AP Scholar (If I take 5-6 APs next year and get 4’s and 5’s, I would qualify)? Thank you!</p>