Advanced Placement (AP) Test Scores and Transcripts
AP Exam scores are a weighted combination of the student score on the multiple-choice section and the free response section. The final score is reported on a 5-point scale. This score is a recommendation on how qualified students are to receive college placement or credit. Each college and university set their own credit and placement policies.
5 – Extremely well qualified
4 – Well qualified
3 – Qualified
2 – Possibly qualified
1 – No recommendation
4 – Well qualified
3 – Qualified
2 – Possibly qualified
1 – No recommendation
The AP Program conducts studies in all AP subjects to compare the performance of AP students with that of college students in comparable college courses. These studies help set the “cut points” that determine how AP students’ composite scores are translated into an AP score of 1–5. AP Exam scores of 5 are equivalent to grades of A+ and A in the corresponding college course. AP Exam scores of 4 are equivalent to grades of A-, B+, and B in college. AP Exam scores of 3 are equivalent to grades of B-, C+, and C in college.
How do I access my AP scores?
To access current and previous years' exam scores:
1. Go to AP Scores and select “View Your Scores.”
2. Sign in to your College Board account.
3. If asked, provide the following information:
1. Go to AP Scores and select “View Your Scores.”
2. Sign in to your College Board account.
- You MUST have an account to get your scores.
- You may already have an account if you’ve participated in other College Board programs, such as registering online for the SAT.
3. If asked, provide the following information:
- Your College Board account username and password.
- Your AP number (the number on the labels in your Student Pack) OR your student identifier (student ID number) if you provided it on your answer sheet. If you don’t have your AP number, click the “I do not have my AP number” link and we will email your AP number to the email address you provided on your answer sheet.
For step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for a College Board Account and getting AP exam scores online, please download the how to guide and watch the following video: or and download the doc
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Note: If your most recent AP Exam was over four years ago, your AP scores are no longer viewable from our online score reporting system. They have been archived which means that you will only be able to request your scores be sent to a college, university or scholarship program via mail or fax. Complete the Archived AP Scores Request Form, and mail or fax it with payment to the address or number indicated on the form.
AP Student Archived Scores Form | |
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