Sending AP scores to colleges during the application process

Hey everyone! I'm not sure about this and wanted to ask - should I send my AP scores to colleges while I'm applying or can I wait until after I get accepted? Any advice would be great!

There's no need to send your official AP scores to colleges during the application process. Admissions offices generally don't require official AP score reports and are more focused on your coursework and grades in AP classes to gauge your academic rigor. You can self-report your AP scores on your college application, and that's typically sufficient for most colleges.

After you get accepted and decide to enroll in a particular college, you can then follow their specific procedures for sending official AP score reports to potentially earn college credit or advanced placement in certain courses. Make sure to check the colleges' websites or contact their registrars' offices for information on their AP credit and placement policies. These policies can vary significantly from school to school, so it's crucial to understand each institution's requirements.

To recap, there's no need to send your official AP scores during the application process. Simply self-report your scores when filling out your applications, and wait until after you've been accepted to send your official score reports to the college you choose to attend.