Hi everyone! I have a couple of AP scores that I'm proud of and I want them to be part of my application. Can anyone guide me on how I should submit these AP scores to the colleges I'm applying to? Do colleges usually require official reports from CollegeBoard or is self-reporting allowed?
Hello! It's good to hear that you've done well on your AP exams and are wanting to include them in your college applications. To answer your question, most colleges allow students to self-report AP scores on the application itself. This is usually done in a dedicated section of the application form where you can enter your scores for each AP exam you've taken.
Keep in mind that colleges generally use AP scores to determine placement and grant credit once you're admitted, rather than for admissions decisions. That being said, strong AP scores can still reflect positively on your academic abilities, so it's definitely worth including them if you've done well.
If eventually you choose to enroll in a particular college and want to use your AP scores for credit or placement, that is when the college may ask for official score reports sent directly from CollegeBoard. Until then, self-reporting your scores on your application should be sufficient. Good luck with your applications!
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