confused_student

Does anybody know how I could send my AP scores to colleges? There are 2 I'm applying to that I would like to send them to, as they could play a role in my admissions process.

chickenboi8008

ap scores dont do nething to ur admissions. they're used to put u in a higher class (i.e. skipping the freshman level of that class) u put the ap scores that u wanna put in ur apps. they usually have a section for that

mcmom

confused-

There is a phone # on your AP score sheet to call for AP transcripts to be sent to colleges - you can also mail in the request using the form attached to your score report. The cost is $15 each and $25 if you want them rushed.

The prevailing wisdom is indeed as chickenboi stated - that scores are only used after you've been admitted. But I must tell you that in making our college visits the last few months we have had a good number of adreps tell us to include them with the app. This would be particularly true if you attend a HS unknown to the college as well as if the scores are very good because it could show the strenth of your curriculum. In other words, if you think your scores bolster your app and you can afford the $ then by all mean have them sent- but if you don't send them they can't be used against you.

kelper

Are you serious, freaking AP costs so much.

foggy

So AP scores are not like SAT and Subject Tests where you can go on Collegeboard.com and request that the scores be sent to certain schools?

mcmom

There is another current thread about this where some parents said they just photocopied the AP score sheet and sent it, or even just wrote in the scores on the app. Also, some schools seem to include them on the transcript. It seems to be hit and miss which schools want to see the scores with the app, so the best thing would be to contact your colleges and ask and also ask your GC if they're on the transcript before spending the $15 to have them sent to each school.

mcmom

Also - foggy
No, there is no online request for AP transcripts, only phone, mail, or fax.

confused_student

Umm what if you don't have that handy-dandy phone number anymore?

confused_student

bump...does anybody have the phone number to call?

confused_student

bump again...this phone number would be REALLY helpful...

mcmom

Hi confused - sorry I didn't see your question sooner but I've been having trouble with this site being slow and kicking me out every time I try to post.

Here's the info - Phone: Toll free Canada and US 888-225-5427
M-F 8:00am - 4:45pm ET
or (Toll) 609-771-7300

Fax: 609-530-0482
E-mail: apexams@info.collegeboard.org
When you request a transcript they'll ask you the college code # for the colleges you want to receive the report. You can pay by CC over the phone or send check or money order to:
Ap Exams, PO Box 6671
Princeton, NJ 08541-6671

confused_student

Thank you! And don't worry. I only kept bumping because I figured somebody who open this thread eventually if I kept it up.

19382

Why are you sending AP scores? I don't know of a single school that requires AP scores to be directly sent from Collegeboard. You can just write them on.

jme614

Yeah I just included my AP scores in the "academic honors, etc." (or something like that) box on the common app. My college counselor is also sending them along with my transcript (I don't know if this is an option at your school, but ours told us that she would send them) I've done well on my exams so I figure it can't hurt to include them!

Porcelain

I know this is a really old thread, but where do I find the college code # for the college I want to send my scores to?