How do I get my AP Exam scores? – International (2024)

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Are AP scores recognized internationally? ›

AP is recognized in admissions around the world.

Universities worldwide recognize AP when making admission decisions. In fact, AP can be used in admissions in more than 60 countries as success on AP Exams shows readiness for university-level coursework.

If you've taken an AP Exam and want to review your answers to the free-response section, you can ask us to send your free-response booklet to you for a fee of $10 per available booklet. Fill out the Free-Response Booklet Request Form and return it by September 15 of the year you took the AP Exam(s).

Score reports are usually available on myap.collegeboard.org by July. If you provided an accurate email address on the AP exam answer sheet, you will receive a notification when your scores are available to check, print and download.

International students who are not citizens of the USA can take AP exams provided they have a valid passport or another valid, government-issued ID.

Usually, a 70 to 75 percent out of 100 translates to a 5. However, there are some exams that are exceptions to this rule of thumb. The AP Grades that are reported to students, high schools, colleges, and universities in July are on AP's five-point scale: 5: Extremely well qualified.

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. The multiple-choice section is scored by computer.

A 50% is considered a 3 or passing. This is when your AP credit is considered in colleges for being qualified, well qualified or extremely well qualified. Also, most exams have multiple parts to them.

Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.

The Subject Score Roster lists all students and their AP scores for each AP subject. This report is available to teachers, school administrators, district administrators, and staff at online learning providers.

AP test scores are indeed "curved," but it's more accurate to call it a "scaling process." Instead of a traditional curve that compares your performance to other students' performance, the AP exam scaling process converts your raw score (the number of points you earned through multiple-choice questions and free- ...

How do I get a detailed AP score report? ›

Enter your credentials and Log In. Select “AP Scores” or “View Your Scores” from the main page. Select the option to “Download score report”. A PDF will open in a new window.

However, if you believe there is a problem with a question, print and complete the AP Exam Question Ambiguity and Error Form, and mail or fax it to AP Assessment Development no later than June 15 of the year you took the exam for necessary action to be taken before scores are reported.

IB higher level is, at some high schools, considered harder than AP. Most colleges give credit for AP exams and higher-level IB exams, but not all give credit for standard-level IB exams. You can search the AP credit policy of various colleges at the AP college database.

Yes, AP credits are accepted by over 500 Universities in over 75 countries, including the U.K., Canada and Australia. Many also accept AP scores for admissions, placement, and scholarship decisions.

Most U.K. universities accept SAT, and/or AP Exam scores as a way for applicants to meet the requirements for undergraduate programs, and some may require them. Always check the university's website or contact the admissions office directly to make sure you know the current policies regarding College Board test scores.

AP courses are well-regarded by prestigious universities worldwide. The DIA offers entry into any German university. There are some competitive programs that may require a particular score or have other enrollment requirements. The DIA is well-regarded by prestigious universities worldwide.

International AP Scholar

Granted to the one male and one female student attending a school outside the United States and Canada that is not a DoDEA school with the highest average score on the greatest number of AP Exams. The minimum requirement is a score of 3 or higher on three exams.

Credit toward graduation is granted for Advanced Placement examinations only if the student activates Advanced Standing, but advanced placement work is acknowledged in a variety of other ways.