If your student is taking AP exams this spring, there’s one simple step that can save you time, money, and stress later:

👉 Request your AP scores be sent to your college

Most families either forget this… or don’t realize it matters until it’s too late.

---

📌 Why Sending AP Scores Matters

AP scores can help your student:

✔️ Earn college credit
✔️ Skip introductory classes
✔️ Save thousands in tuition
✔️ Get placed into higher-level courses

But colleges won’t automatically receive these scores unless you send them.

---

⏰ The Best Time to Send AP Scores (It’s FREE!)

Here’s what many people don’t know:

👉 You can send one score report for FREE each year

📅 Deadline: Typically by late June (before scores are released in July)

When you select a college during this window, the College Board will automatically send your scores when they’re available.

---

💰 What Happens If You Miss It?

If you don’t request scores by the deadline:

• You’ll have to pay a fee (usually around $15 per report)
• Your college may receive scores later than ideal
• It could delay course placement or advising

---

📝 How to Send AP Scores

It’s quick and easy:

1. Log into your College Board account
2. Choose “Send AP Scores”
3. Select your college
4. Submit before the deadline

✅ Done in minutes

---

⚠️ Important Tips Parents & Students Miss

• You only get ONE free send—use it wisely
• Send to the college your student is most likely to attend
• You can choose to withhold or cancel scores later if needed
• Check your college’s AP credit policy (not all scores = credit)

---

🎯 Final Reminder

This is one of those small steps that makes a big financial difference.

👉 If your student is taking AP exams this year,
set a reminder now to send scores before the June deadline