When you change colleges, your AP scores don’t automatically follow you. Whether you’re transferring from a community college to a university or switching four-year schools, you need to send your AP scores directly from the College Board to your new institution.
This guide explains:
- How to request an AP score transfer
- Processing times and fees
- How AP credits are reevaluated at your new college
- Common transfer mistakes to avoid
Why You Need to Transfer Your AP Scores
- Your new college can’t grant credit without official AP score reports
- Even if your old school accepted your AP credits, the new school will do its own evaluation
- Some colleges have stricter AP score requirements for credit
Step 1: Check Your New College’s AP Credit Policy
- Look up your school’s AP credit chart online
- Note required scores and course equivalents
- Be aware that credit acceptance may differ from your previous school
Step 2: Log in to Your College Board Account
- Visit apstudents.collegeboard.org
- Use the same account you used to register for AP exams
- If you can’t access it, recover your account before making requests
Step 3: Send Your AP Scores to the New College
- Use the “Send Scores” option in your AP score report page
- Enter your new college’s code or name
- Pay the College Board’s score sending fee (typically $15 per report)
Step 4: Wait for Processing
- Standard delivery takes 7–14 days
- Rush delivery (extra fee) takes 1–2 days
- Verify with your new college’s registrar that the scores arrived and were processed
Step 5: Follow Up on Credit Application
- Ask your academic advisor how AP credits fit into your new degree plan
- Some credits may transfer as electives instead of required courses
- Confirm that transferred credits appear on your transcript before registration
Common Mistakes When Transferring AP Scores
- Assuming credits transfer automatically
- Forgetting to check the new school’s AP credit requirements
- Using the wrong College Board account when sending scores
- Waiting until right before registration to send scores
Related RevisionDojo Resources
- AP Credit Policies by College
- AP Score Release Date
- AP Exam Registration Guide
- AP Study Tips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can I transfer AP credits directly from my old college?
A1: No — AP credits must come from the College Board, not another school’s transcript.
Q2: Will my new college accept all my old AP credits?
A2: Not always — each college has its own credit policy.
Q3: How much does it cost to send AP scores?
A3: $15 per report for standard delivery, $25 for rush delivery.
Q4: Do AP scores ever expire?
A4: No — they remain on file with the College Board indefinitely.
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