WHY do self-studied APs not mean much??

<p>“If you have a passion for learning outside the classroom, you shouldn’t need to take an AP test to prove it. Taking the AP test just looks like resume-padding.”
Then what DOESN’T look like resume-padding? there are so many things on the application, and a lot of them could be used to “pad the resume.” Why AP tests? You can’t just always expect an ulterior motive if someone works hard.</p>