<p>AP’s get counted as credits towards your BA/BS degree (in most/some schools). Get a 5 on your AP exam, and it’s as good as an A for a semester’s worth course. Get a few of those, and you graduate sooner and with higher GPA.</p>
<p>SAT II’s, on the other hand, you only need two or three good ones. Extra exams do not help you gain admissions.</p>