Each year, AP students eagerly await the AP score release date to see how they performed on their exams. The College Board releases scores in early July, but the exact date depends on your location.
This guide covers:
- 2025 AP score release dates
- How to access your AP scores online
- Understanding what your score means
- Steps to send scores to colleges
2025 AP Score Release Date
For the 2025 testing year, AP scores will be released between July 8–10, 2025. The College Board staggers score releases by U.S. state and international region to manage website traffic.
How to Access Your AP Scores
- Go to the College Board AP scores page
- Log in with your College Board account credentials
- Scores are released in the morning local time on your assigned day
- You can view, download, and print your score report
Understanding Your AP Scores
- 5: Extremely well qualified
- 4: Well qualified
- 3: Qualified
- 2: Possibly qualified
- 1: No recommendation
Your score reflects both your multiple-choice and free-response performance.
Sending Your AP Scores to Colleges
- One free score send is available if you choose a recipient before the June deadline
- Additional score sends require a fee
- You can send your full score history or selected scores
