<p>You’re right that SATs and GPA ultimately are more important than APs and IBs. However, it appears that some colleges still use these tests as a measurement of academic accomplishments, even if they are not a major part of the admissions process. </p>
<p>Colleges like Harvard still care about academic rigor, but they have figured out that even students with high academic honors can still ultimately be “duds”, so to speak. Many bright students may not have the highest test scores. However, they have what the college is looking for. My advice is to be the best applicant you can be. It doesn’t mean you have to have the highest test scores or most APs. Those are merely a few of the indicators colleges use to measure future success. </p>
<p>Going back to OP’s question, if you believe those scores will help show your success as a student, then you should do it.</p>