When Do AP Scores Come Out? Understanding the Timeline and Process Surrounding AP Score Release
AP scores are typically released in early to mid-July. Learn how to access them, what score release timing means for college admissions, and steps you can take after receiving your exam results.
Each year, students who have taken Advanced Placement (AP) Exams anticipate the release of their scores with a mix of excitement and anxiety. After all, each AP Exam marks the culmination of months of dedicated study and preparation, so much is at stake for students as well as their instructors.
Typically, the College Board, which administers the AP Exams, releases scores over several days in early July. In some instances, score release has varied based on the student’s location.
While the exact dates and times may vary, familiarity with the general timeline can help students plan their next steps, whether it involves college applications, course selections, or simply celebrating their hard work and achievements.
When Do AP Scores Come Out? When Are AP Scores Released?
Most scores are released on the same day. In 2024, for instance, most scores were released on July 8. In 2023, they were released on July 5.
When scores are released, the College Board notifies students by email that their scores are available. To ensure that you receive this notice, verify that the email linked to your College Board account is up to date.
Where and when do AP scores come out?
Scores become available on the College Board website early in July, which is also when your school – as well as the college or scholarship program you selected before score release – receives the score report. Additional recipients will receive them 5–9 days after you order these reports.
How to Check Your AP Scores
Log In to Your College Board Account: Log into your account via the College Board website using the credentials you created during exam registration.
Ensure Your Information Is Correct: Verify your account details well before scores are released to avoid issues accessing your scores. If you have an existing College Board account, avoid creating a new account for any reason, since this is likely to delay your AP score release.
Access Your Scores: Navigate to the "Scores" section within “My AP” or use the College Board app for quick access.
Save Your Results: Download or print your score report for future reference when applying to colleges. Your school district, including your AP teacher, will receive scores automatically. So will the college or scholarship program you selected as a no-cost score recipient when you registered for the exam.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Forgot your password? Visit the troubleshooting section on the College Board website.
Encountering delays? High traffic may slow down access on release day.
FAQs About AP Scores
When Do AP Test Scores Come Out?
Most AP scores are normally released in early July.
This has typically happened on the first Monday in July, so July 7, 2025 is a likely date on which most AP scores will be released.
As the College Board explains, “some scores may take longer to process because of later testing dates or other circumstances.” In any case, you will receive an email notification when each score is available.
How Do I Check AP Scores If I Forget My Login Credentials?
Use the "Forgot Username or Password" option on the College Board website.
Do not create a new account. This could result in delayed release of your scores.
Can I Appeal My AP Score?
You cannot appeal the overall AP score or any free-response portions. However, if your exam involved a paper-based multiple-choice section, you can request that this be rescored.
Note that changes in scores even after re-evaluation are rare. And because most exams will be administered digitally in 2025, there are very few opportunities to request rescoring.
Be aware that such requests must be received by the College Board no later than October 31 of the year the exam was administered. There is a $30 fee for any such re-evaluation.
When Do AP Scores Release?
The College Board releases most scores on a day in early July, typically on a Monday morning. Some AP scores may be released later in July.
How Are AP Test Scores Released?
Access your scores through your College Board account.
Notifications that scores are available are sent via email.
Colleges, universities, and scholarship programs will receive your AP scores only if you have formally designated them as recipients.
What Happens If You Don’t Pass? Can You Retake the Exam Right Away?
No, AP exams are only offered once per year.
If you don’t pass, you will have to wait until the following year to retake the exam.
Consider working with a tutor to help you identify specific areas to focus on, useful strategies for preparing and taking your exam, and devising a study plan that works for you.
AP Score Sending Fees
How Much Does It Cost to Send AP Scores?
How much does it cost to send AP scores? The first score report is free if selected by June 20. This may be sent to any college or scholarship program. Note that this deadline occurs before you see your scores.
After June 20, sending scores to colleges or other programs costs $15 per report.
How to Send AP Scores to Colleges
Step-by-Step Guide to Sending AP Scores
Log in to Your College Board Account and access the online score reporting system.
Select “Send Scores” and choose all colleges or programs you want to see your scores.
Use a credit card to pay the fee of $15 per report.
Click “Send Scores” to confirm and submit.
When Do You Send AP Scores to Colleges?
Students can select one college to receive scores for free by June 20.
After this deadline, additional reports cost $15 each.
Do you send AP scores after acceptance? Yes, many students send scores after being accepted to boost their placement or earn college credit.
How long do AP scores take to send?
Scores are received by colleges and programs 5–9 days after you’ve ordered them. The one exception is that any score report ordered between June 19 and July 11 will not be processed until July 11.
Conclusion
Even though the exact date for 2025 has not yet been announced, AP scores are typically released in early July, allowing students to plan their college applications accordingly.
Students should be aware of AP score release dates, deadlines, and costs for sending scores to colleges to stay prepared and avoid last-minute stress. Plan ahead to set yourself up for your brightest academic future! Find an AP tutor at North Avenue Education – book a consult today to learn more.
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