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The AP Exams, developed by the College Board, offer high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses and assessments before graduating. These exams are scored on a scale from 1 to 5, and the results can play a crucial role in shaping each student’s academic future.
What do AP Exam scores mean?
Each AP Exam is graded using a combination of automated scoring (for multiple-choice questions) and human scoring (for free-response sections). Final scores are reported as follows:
- 5 – Extremely well qualified
- 4 – Well qualified
- 3 – Qualified
- 2 – Possibly qualified
- 1 – No recommendation
A score of 3 or higher is considered passing and is often accepted by colleges and universities for credit or advanced course placement.
Why do AP scores matter?
AP scores can make a difference in several key areas of a student’s academic journey:
- College credit: Students may receive credits that reduce the number of required courses in college.
- Placement in advanced classes: High scores can allow students to skip introductory courses.
- Stronger college applications: Taking AP courses and performing well signals academic rigor.
- Scholarship eligibility: Some merit-based scholarships consider AP scores as part of the criteria.
- Time and cost savings: Earning college credits in high school may shorten the time it takes to graduate.
Over 90% of U.S. colleges and many international institutions recognize AP scores for credit or placement.
When are the 2025 AP scores released?
The AP Exam scores for 2025 were released on Monday, July 7, through the College Board’s online platform. Scores are made available in a staggered schedule depending on geographic region.
How to check your AP scores online
Students can check their AP scores by following these steps:
- Go to apstudents.collegeboard.org
- Sign in with your College Board account
- Click on “View Your Scores”
- Make sure your personal and exam information is accurate
If a college or university was selected before the June deadline, it will receive the scores automatically in early July. Additional score reports can be sent upon request.
