Reporting AP scores on college applications

Hey there! I'm wondering how to report my AP scores on college applications. Do I self-report them or does the College Board send them directly to the colleges? Any insight on this process would be awesome. Thanks!

Hello! When applying to college, you can self-report your AP scores on your college application. There is typically a section within the application where you can manually input your scores. Since AP scores are not a major factor in college admissions, self-reporting is sufficient during the application process. Admission officers primarily focus on the rigor of courses you took and the grades you earned in those courses.

If you are accepted and decide to enroll in the college, some schools might then require an official AP score report from the College Board in order to award you college credit or allow you to skip introductory-level courses. In that case, you'll need to log in to your College Board account and request that your AP scores be sent to the college you will be attending. There is typically a fee for this service, and it might take a few weeks for your scores to be received by the college, so it's a good idea to send them well in advance of any deadlines the school has.

Keep in mind, policies regarding AP scores can vary by school, so it's always a good idea to check the specific requirements and guidelines of the colleges you're applying to. If you want a general overview of the role of AP scores in college admissions, you can check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-important-are-ap-scores-for-college-admissions/

Good luck with your applications!