Does not taking the AP Test (after taking the AP course) impact you negatively when applying for college?
That depends. Generally, taking the AP test and failing looks better to colleges than not taking it at all. However, if you know there isn’t a chance you are going to pass, you don’t have to waste your money. You won’t get any college credit for the class if you fail, so you will still have to pay for it in college. If you think there is a chance that you still might pass the AP exam, then go ahead and take. Hope this helps.