<p>This should not be a problem at all, provided the AP Test score will not be included in your academic grade (as you indicated it will not). It will only affect you adversely once you are admitted, if you hope to get college credit or place into a higher-level class. This could be a factor if you want an accelerated BS/MD program, for instance. If you are looking at competitive STEM programs, you might want to prep for the Chemistry Subject SAT test, and take that in the fall. If you already have good grades and SAT/ACT scores, don’t worry too much. </p>