<p>We use AP exams for High School and College Credit. High scoring AP’s that have been self-studied look good on transcripts. (Homeschoolers do their own transcripts so the high AP score validates our level of schooling.) Homeschoolers self study because the classes are not readily available. Self-study saves time, example, you do not need a year long class to get a five on the AP Psychology Exam. You can find many posts of students who take the class from an unorganized, uninformed or ill-prepared teacher and either end up self studying/cramming at exam time or doing poorly on the exam. And the list goes on.</p>