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AP Score Release Date 2026: July 6 — Scores Are Out

The 2026 AP score release date was Monday, July 6, 2026, with scores rolling out through the week (international ~July 10). How to check yours and what happens next.

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The 2026 AP score release began Monday, July 6, 2026. College Board rolls scores out in waves over release week, so not everyone sees theirs the first day — students testing internationally typically get access around July 10. Sign in at scores.collegeboard.org to check yours.

Score Release Timeline

  • May–June: College Board processes answer sheets; AP readers score the free-response sections
  • July 6, 2026: Score release begins, rolling out in waves through the week
  • ~July 10: International test-takers typically get access
  • Late July: Score reports sent to the college you designated when registering
  • Fall: Colleges apply their credit/placement policies (typically requiring a 3, 4, or 5)

Will I Get AP Credit?

Whether a score earns college credit depends on the institution. An Ivy League may require a 5 for Physics credit while a state university may award credit for a 3. Use College Board's "AP Credit Policy Search" to find the policy for colleges you're considering.

What If I Missed the Exam or Need to Send Scores

Score sends to colleges are typically $15 per report after the initial designation. Withholding, canceling, or sending scores after the fact is available through your College Board account. Scores are retained for 10 years.

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