<p>I've heard people talk about self studying for AP exams and I wanted to know why you should do that if you're not taking AP classes. If someone is just taking normal classes but self studies and does well on a few AP exams, would that help their chances of getting into a top university? I plan on taking several AP classes next year but what about if I took several AP exams this year (as a junior)? Would it matter at all? Assume I was able to do very well one them. </p>
<p>And if you take an AP exam do you have to show the college your score if you didn't do as well as you would have liked? Thanks</p>
<p>You get college credit for the passed exams. That means when you get to college you DON’T have to take those courses. Ultimately, it means you graduate faster and save a lot of money. That’s why everyone recommends ap exams. Its not always about just getting in, its about getting in and actually getting the degree.</p>
<p>to save money in college…but you have to make sure that the college you are going to or probably going to even offers credit in the first place. Also you can waive out of basic classes with AP credit in many colleges</p>
<p>Self studying a bunch of random AP’s just for the heck of it is, in my opinion, really not worth the time, effort, and money. It really does not weigh all that highly in admissions, a rigorous courseload, including strategical AP’s to save money and time is definately the better way to go.</p>
<p>That’s not to say don’t self study. But…only self study if you are a.) Truly interested in something and want the motivation/structure of a test at the end of the year b.) Doing something related to your intended major and accepted at your match schools.</p>