Taking AP exams and scoring 3 or higher (out of 5) may yield you some advantages in the colleges.
To stand out to universities: AP shows that you’ve mastered university-level knowledge and skills while still in high school.
To save money: Many universities give credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.
To same time: If you can skip an introductory course by earning a qualifying AP Exam scores, then you can take another class instead that will count toward your degree. Use the time you save to take on a double major, an internship, or an on-campus job—or even graduate early.