The main flaw with AP classes is you have to know what your college will do with your credits, and you have to know your major. My example from 2001. I took t

The main flaw with AP classes is you have to know what your college will do with your credits, and you have to know your major. My example from 2001. I took two AP classes: US History and Calculus. When I was accepted to my university as a computer science major, I found out my Calculus credits would be converted to Business Calc, which was meaningless to a CS degree. My US History class would count as a 3 credit elective. I took the History test, opted out of the Math test. It worked out well for me. I got the credits and had some experience in Calculus prior to taking it in college. My only problem with the AP classes, is the teachers become pushers. They want you to take the test. Everyone takes the test. Why won't you take the test? I'm sure they are reviewed based upon their scores, but it has to be in my best interest. Furthermore, these classes do look good on your college application. Just be smart about which tests to take.