Once you've taken your AP exam, the waiting begins – but how long do you have to wait to see your results? AP exam scores come out early to mid-July, often within the first 10 days of the month. The College Board usually tries to release the results on the same day, but delays can occur. Here are some things you need to know about sitting for your AP test, how you can view your test results, and when you can expect to see your scores this year.
When are AP tests?
AP tests are usually conducted during the first two full weeks of May. The exact date of an AP test depends on the subject, so students will want to talk to their teachers about sitting for each exam. The exams are scheduled for 8am and 12pm local time.
Are other test dates available?
Early testing is not permitted by the College Board. However, AP coordinators can order alternative exams if you have two course tests that are scheduled at the same time. For example, if you're taking both AP Biology and AP Latin, you'd need a different testing date for one as they're both scheduled for the same day and time.
Late testing is offered the third week of May, following the standard test period. To prevent cheating, students taking late AP tests are given an alternative exam to the one students took on the official test date.
When do AP exam scores come out?
AP exam scores come out during the first two weeks of July, roughly two months after the test dates. The exact release date varies each year and by location, as announced by The College Board. On this day, students can start seeing scores around 8am local time, but it can take several hours for all results to be visible.
If you took an exam on a late testing date, you might have to wait a little longer to see your scores. In most cases, test results will be visible by August 15.
How can you view your AP test scores?
You can view your AP test results on the My AP Account on The College Board website. The dashboard should clearly list your results on a score of 1-5, with 3 being a passing score, for each of the exams you took. Sadly, you will not get any further information on your exam, and you cannot view your answers or what you answered incorrectly.
Students can opt to download a PDF of their scores from their My AP Account. Teachers are able to view students' results if they have access through the AP Course Audit.
How can colleges view your AP test scores?
To make sure your potential colleges receive your AP test score results, you'll need to save them to your College Board account. Once saved, the school will receive your results up to that date. If you take future AP tests, those scores will also be sent to the colleges and universities you've listed. Be sure to keep your college list up to date with any last-minute additions.
What if you can't find your AP score?
Most students will be able to view their AP scores by mid-July. However, delays happen, and you may have to wait until August to see your results. If you still don't have your results by August 15, the College Board recommends that you reach out to the AP Services for Students for further assistance.
AP tests aren't easy and, even when you've given it your all and know you've done well, waiting for those test results can be nerve-wracking! We recommend using this time to study for the ACT or SAT, check out colleges that could fit your goals, and search for scholarships that can help make college more affordable. You can also keep an eye on the College Board website for AP score release dates.
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