AP Exams
The CollegeBoard’s AP tests are another of the major standardized tests that play a big role in college admissions. Unlike the SAT, AP tests are not required for admission. However, they do often distinguish the best students from the mediocre ones (at academics anyways). If you aspire to attend one of the top universities, AP exams are very highly recommended. Fortunately, like most other things, AP exams are something that can be mastered with the right combination of advice and planning. PathAspire will walk you through the steps to getting the scores you want.Important: You can and should take AP exams even if you are taking no AP classes at your school.
Why take AP exams?
1. AP exams are one of the important factors looked by colleges when deciding who to admit. AP exams demonstrate your competence in a specific subject.
2. Taking and preparing for AP exams is rigorous. It will increase your knowledge of the specific subject as well as your writing or problem-solving abilities.
3. Win AP Scholar Awards. These awards are impressive accomplishments to add to your resume. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/scholarawards.html
4. If you are taking an AP class, actually taking the AP exam proves to yourself that you’ve learned the subject matter and that you haven’t just wasted a year.
This article was written by Xinquan (Paul) Gu
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