<p>“Padding AP tests” is a ridiculous and illogical way to put it. Of course it wont impress colleges, as AP exam scores are used solely for credits, not for admissions consideration. It doesn’t matter if you take them both, tbh. APs aren’t intended to impress colleges. </p>
<p>@OP: I’m a junior in AB and am taking BC next year; why can’t you do something similar in your remaining 3 years.</p>
<p>I don’t understand what’s wrong with taking both AB and BC if you have the time to do so. It’s better than going a year without math.</p>