Are AP exams worth taking?

Why students should take the AP exam

By Anysa Chanthavong

Reporter

There have been a lot of people contemplating whether or not AP exams are worth taking. While some students believe AP exams are a waste of time, others view AP exams as a useful way to get college credit.

“I think AP exams do help students with college credit, but that credit isn’t guaranteed. It wouldn’t make sense to spend over $100 for a test,” said former Sanger High student Savannah Khamphouvong.

Many students find the price absurd and unreasonable for a test that may or may not give you credit. Exam prices can reach up to $94 without the fee waiver. Students believe the price isn’t justified unless the fee waiver is included.

“I think the prices are reasonable with a fee waiver but other than that they’re expensive and unnecessary,” said former Sanger High student Simran Sodhi.

Other students think that it’s important to take the chance because it can benefit you in the future. While these exams are extremely pricey, they can help students with college credit if they achieve a 3 or above on the exam.

“I think AP exams are worth taking because if you do pass then it can help you in college, and if you don’t pass you don’t get any type of penalties. So in the long run, why not just take your chance,” said former Sanger High student Kross Savas.

Some believe AP exams and classes are a good way to challenge students and build a productive work ethnic.

“I think AP classes and the exams are important in order to build your work ethic and you get to apply yourself more,” said Sodhi.

Ap exams do not define one's intelligence. Earning a 2 or lower only shows that students tried and made an attempt. Savas encourages students to take a chance and try to get some college credit because it could be beneficial.

“I would like to add that your grade in your ap class and your exam score says nothing about you as a person or about your capabilities as a person. They’re classes that are meant to push you, they’re meant to make you think, and they’re meant to make you better,” said Savas.