Sending AP scores to colleges, what's the right way?

Hey, I'm kind of lost on how to send my AP scores to colleges. Can someone guide me through this process? And when should I be sending them? Is it after I've been accepted or during the application process?

Hi there! Sending AP scores to colleges is a pretty straightforward process. You'll need to go to the College Board website and log in to your account where you can find your scores. From there, you can request to send your scores to the colleges you're applying to, usually for a small fee per college. Note that many colleges allow self-reporting of AP scores in their applications, so official score reports may not be necessary during the admissions process.

Typically, you can self-report your AP scores on your college application, and then send the official score report after you've been accepted to the college and plan to enroll. This is because colleges primarily consider your coursework and course rigor (i.e., the AP classes you took and the grades you earned in them) during the admissions process rather than the AP scores themselves. So, it's advised to check the specific college's policy on submitting scores during the application process - some might require it, while others may not.

After you've been accepted, colleges often use official AP scores to help determine course placement and award college credit for high scores. Make sure to send your scores promptly after accepting an offer, as there might be deadlines for submitting them for course placement and credit purposes.

To summarize, check each college's policy on AP score submission, and if they require or accept self-reporting, include your scores in your application. After you've been accepted, send the official score report through the College Board website. Good luck with your applications!