this. totally agree.
I agree taking exam just for admissions advantage or even for credit isn’t needed. However, some selective schools will give credit, though. BU and Georgetown would, https://www.bu.edu/admissions/files/2025/03/FINAL_AP-Guide-2025-2026.pdf, Advanced Credit | 2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin | Georgetown University
Brown sort of does Advanced Placement (AP) Exams | The College | Brown University